Sharpbeak Terapon
NameSharpbeak Terapon
Scientific NameTerapon jarbua
Common NamesSharpbeak Terapon, Jarbua Terapon, Crescent Perch, Tiger Perch, Target Fish
FamilyTerapontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesScat Fish, Monos, Archerfish (large species), Other large, robust brackish fish
Description
The Sharpbeak Terapon is a predatory, euryhaline fish found across the Indo-Pacific, known for its distinctive striped pattern and sharp spines. While juveniles can tolerate freshwater, adults thrive in brackish or marine environments. They are robust fish that require a large tank and appropriate tankmates.
