Fin's Fish Guide
The Banded grunter (Terapon theraps) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Terapontidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Indo-West Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Australia and Japan.
Description
The largescaled terapon is a fish of the family Terapontidae (grunters) widely distributed across the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a streamlined, silvery body with three to four dark lateral stripes and reaches about 30 cm. Adults live in coastal waters and often in brackish water; juveniles drift with floating weeds, sometimes far offshore. With its swim bladder the species can produce grunting sounds. The male guards and fans the eggs. The fish is of modest commercial importance and is marketed fresh.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded grunter?
The Banded grunter has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Three to four dark longitudinal stripes; can make humming sounds; the male guards the eggs.
Where does the Banded grunter live?
The Banded grunter lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Australia and Japan.
How big does the Banded grunter get?
The Banded grunter grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Banded grunter dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded grunter is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded grunter edible?
The Banded grunter is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Terapon
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