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Hephaestus transmontanus (Mees & Kailola, 1977) Sepik grunter |
| Family: | Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: Ramu and Sepik River systems of northern Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11 | |||
| Biology: | Common in rainforest creeks flowing through hilly or mountainous terrain. Occur at altitude of 120-1500 m. Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||