Tapiroid grunter
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit salt and brackish waters of bays and estuaries, penetrating into fresh water . Juveniles are sometimes found in streams within 5-10 km of the sea . Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tapiroid grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tapiroid grunter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; amphidromous . Tropical; 27°N - 21°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datnia cancellata | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Terapon cancellatus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Therapon cancellatus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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