Parapristipoma octolineatum

Lutjans

  • African striped grunt
  • Achtstreifengrunzer
  • Grondeur rayé
  • Burrito listado

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 60 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!