| Family: |
Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Africa: estuaries and freshwaters of Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205). Caught with all types of inshore gear. Probably sold fresh in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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