| Family: |
Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) |
| Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
| Biology: |
An omnivore found in inshore areas (Ref. 7300). 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 |
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