Where Does Sooty Grunter Live?

Sooty Grunter lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sooty Grunter

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often near submerged structures.

Environment

Inhabits a wide range of freshwater environments including rivers, creeks, billabongs, and impoundments. Prefers areas with abundant cover such as submerged logs, rock bars, undercut banks, and dense aquatic vegetation. Tolerant of varying water conditions, including turbid waters.

Geographic range

Endemic to northern Australia, primarily found in coastal drainages from the Fitzroy River in Western Australia, across the Northern Territory, and into Queensland as far south as the Burdekin River.

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