Longnose grunter (Syncomistes trigonicus) fish species and information / pictures of Longnose grunter - Syncomistes trigonicus

Longnose grunter (Syncomistes trigonicus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Syncomistes trigonicus

Common Name
Longnose grunter

Biology
Adults occur in lentic and lotic freshwater (Ref. 7300). Swim close to the bottom of moderate to swift flowing streams, over rock or sand. Retreat quickly to crevices when threatened (Ref. 44894). Herbivorous species (Ref. 7300). Feed on filamentous algae, scraped from hard surfaces using specially modified dentition. Form shoals, often mixed with S. rastellus (Ref. 44894). Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Vari, 1978
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Grunters or tigerperches (Terapontidae)

Distribution

Region
Oceania
Distribution
Oceania: Endemic to Western Australia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
17.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (28 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated