Pomadasys ramosus

photo by Macieira, R.M.

Family:	Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae
Max. size:	35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine
Distribution:	Western Atlantic: Central America to Brazil.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Found along sandy shores and over mud bottoms in shallow water, in mangrove areas.
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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