Small-Scaled Terapon
Terapon puta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A small banded grunter of coastal and brackish water, it moves through estuaries and mangroves and ventures into fresh water as well. It preys on fish and invertebrates, and the male guards the eggs and fans them with his fins until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Terapontidae › Terapon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127078.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small-Scaled Terapon live?
- The Small-Scaled Terapon (Terapon puta) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Small-Scaled Terapon dangerous to divers?
- The Small-Scaled Terapon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Small-Scaled Terapon get?
- The Small-Scaled Terapon grows to about 30 cm.