| Family: |
Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Ramu and Sepik River systems of northern Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11 |
| Biology: |
Common in rainforest creeks flowing through hilly or mountainous terrain. Occur at altitude of 120-1500 m. Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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