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Pelates octolineatus (Jenyns, 1840) Western striped grunter |
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photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
| Family: | Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7 | |||
| Biology: | An omnivore found in inshore areas (Ref. 7300). Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||