3.3.9.1.23 Teraponidae (Terapon-perches / Terapons)

3.3.9.1.23 Teraponidae (Terapon-perches / Terapons)

  • Preopercle serrate/serrations more prominent in juveniles
  • Two opercular spines; lower one larger and stronger; post temporal bone exposed in some species, its posterior margin serrate
  • Single dorsal fin; with 11 to 14 spines
  • Anal fin with 3 strong spines

Eg. Terapon puta

Teraponidae (Terapon-perches / Terapons)

Note

Terapons inhabit inshore marine and brackish waters and some species enter freshwaters; most marine species with 3 or more longitudinal body stripes.

Similar Families

Serranidae - Large mouth; upper jaw reaching posteriorly to vertical through rear margin of orbit; 3 spines on opercle.

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