How big is the Bigscale grunt?

Bigscale grunt (Plectorhinchus macrolepis) reaches 25–60 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Bigscale grunt?

Bigscale grunt is found between 5–120 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Bigscale grunt?

IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).

Where can you find the Bigscale grunt?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Bigscale grunt (Plectorhinchus macrolepis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Plectorhinchus macrolepis
Common name: Bigscale grunt
Category: Fish
Family: Haemulidae
Genus: Plectorhinchus
Size: 25–60 cm
Depth: 5–120 m
IUCN status: Data deficient (DD)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia

Description

Plectorhinchus macrolepis reaches 60 cm. Tropical East Atlantic sweetlips with silver to bronze-brown body with distinctive large scales (hence macrolepis), fleshy prominent lips. Lives in schools or solitary from 5 to 120 m on rocky reefs of Senegalese, Guinean, Angolan coasts. Less common and less studied than P. mediterraneus. Listed DD by IUCN. Nocturnal predator of crustaceans and small fish. Discreet photo subject for African Haemulidae collection.

Photo of Bigscale grunt

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Bigscale grunt?: Bigscale grunt (Plectorhinchus macrolepis) reaches 25–60 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Bigscale grunt?: Bigscale grunt is found between 5–120 m deep.
Is the Bigscale grunt dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Bigscale grunt?: IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
Where can you find the Bigscale grunt?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Other species in the genus Plectorhinchus

Other species in the family Haemulidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273490)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2382773)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia