| Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) |
| 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Oceania: thus far known only from the Fly, Morehead and Bensbach river systems in Papua New Guinea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9 |
| Adults inhabit swampy lagoons and backwaters as well as the main channel of turbid rivers (Ref. 2847). Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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