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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Sharpnose grunter

Syncomistes butleri Vari, 1978
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Adults inhabit slow or fast moving water of lagoons, streams and rivers, in clear or turbid conditions. Most commonly encountered in deeper sections of larger watercourses . Occur in lentic and lotic freshwater. Herbivorous species . Feed on filamentous algae. Breed between November and December when water temperatures rise to about 29°C. Sexual maturity is attained at 20-22 centimeters . Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .

Scientific Name
Syncomistes butleri
Authority
Vari, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sharpnose grunter is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sharpnose grunter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sharpnose grunter is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate Endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Food Items

filamentous algae

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Vari, 1978

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