Pelates octolineatus (Jenyns, 1840)
Western striped grunter
Pelates octolineatus
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


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