Mesopristes kneri
Mesopristes kneri (Bleeker, 1876)
Orange-spotted therapon
Mesopristes kneri
photo by Thaman, R.R.


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Family:  Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 8 m
Distribution:  Oceania: endemic to Fiji.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  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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