| Family: |
Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) |
| Max. size: |
23 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Ryukyu Islands to New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9 |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit salt and brackish waters of bays and estuaries, penetrating into fresh water (Ref. 1601). Juveniles are sometimes found in streams within 5-10 km of the sea (Ref. 2847). Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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