| Family: |
Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: known only from the Bewani Mountains in the headwaters of the Pual (or Nemayer) River system, Papua New Guinea and the upper Sermowai River, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10 |
| Biology: |
Adults are found in high altitude (200-400 m elevation) fast-flowing mountain streams with gravel or rock substrates. Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 June 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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