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Mesopristes kneri (Bleeker, 1876) Orange-spotted therapon |
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photo by
Thaman, R.R. |
| Family: | Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) | |||
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| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to Fiji. | |||
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| Biology: | Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||