Barcoo grunter
📖 Overview
Adults occur in lentic and lotic freshwater . They inhabit turbid water of large rivers and waterholes. Tolerant of water temperatures to 40°C . Omnivorous species . Feed on fishes, crustaceans, insects and molluscs. Presumed to breed opportunistically during flood events . Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Barcoo grunter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barcoo grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Barcoo grunter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 30°C Endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
fishes, crustaceans, insects and molluscs
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | barcoo grunter · Black Bream · Jade Perch |
| 🌍CES | bručoun sladkovodní |
| 🇩🇪German | Omega Barsch |
| 🇫🇷French | omega bar |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | omegabaars |
| 🌍THA | ปลาเก๋าหยก |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therapon barcoo | McCulloch & Waite | 1917 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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