Barred grunter (Amniataba percoides)

Scientific name: Amniataba percoides G?nther, 1864

The Barred grunter (Amniataba percoides) is a freshwater fish of the family Terapontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Oceania, endemic to Australia.

Barred grunter care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Adults live in a variety of environment from still ponds and isolated rock pools to fast-flowing streams. They are found in clear to turbid water over both rock and sand bottoms. Adapt readily to a wide range of temperature (to 40?C), pH (4.5-8.6) and salinity (fresh to brackish) conditions. Form loose aggregations. Feed on insects, crustaceans and algae. Breeding takes place between August and March; highly fecund females lay demersal eggs. Sexual maturity is reached at a length of about 7.5-9.0 centimeters. Breed readily in ponds and is a popular aquarium fish in Singapore; however, it is aggressive and unsuitable for community tanks. Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Amniataba percoides
Family: Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.0
Common length: 11.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Oceania: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)