Eastern striped grunter
📖 Overview
Eastern striped grunter (Helotes sexlineatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Terapontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eastern striped grunter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern striped grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eastern striped grunter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eastern striped grunter is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helotes sexlineatus | Bloch | 1790 | Heterotypic |
| Pelates quinquelineatus | Lesson | 1830 | Synonym |
| Pelates sexlineatus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Homotypic |
| Terapon sexlineatus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1825 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 10 records indexed .
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