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Terapontidae

Western striped grunter

Pelates octolineatus

Adults fan fins to aerate eggs

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Medium
Tropical fish

Western striped grunter is known from Eastern Indian Ocean as a fish. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 28 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Freshwater Sunfishes and Allies
Family: Terapontidae
Genus: Pelates
Maximum length: 28 cm
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to southern Australia.

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