Chicken Grunt is a coastal fish of the northwest Pacific and does not occur naturally in U.S. waters. Young Chicken Grunt have three pale yellow stripes that fade as they grow.
Appearance
Appearance
Three pale yellow lengthwise stripes run along the slim body, especially in young fish. The stripes become less clear as the fish grows.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
rocky coastal waters
Range
This fish lives in the northwest Pacific, including waters near southern Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan.
Behavior
Diet
In Korean coastal waters, young fish eat drifting tiny animals; adults also eat crustaceans and small fish.
Social life
In Korean coastal waters, it forms groups around rocky areas with seaweed.