Tapiroid Grunter
NameTapiroid Grunter
Scientific NameMesopristes argenteus
Common NamesTapiroid Grunter, Silver Grunter, Silver Perch
FamilyTerapontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)100
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther large grunters, Larger rainbowfish, Archerfish, Large gobies
Description
The Tapiroid Grunter is a robust, silvery fish characterized by its dark vertical bars and spotted pattern. This euryhaline species is found in estuaries and lower river reaches of the Indo-Pacific, capable of adapting to both freshwater and brackish environments. They are known for the grunting sounds they produce.
