Barred grunter
(Amniataba percoides)
General data
A silvery to bronze grunter with five dark vertical bars, darker scattered spots in between bars, and a black margin on the lower caudal-fin lobe.
Although native to northern Australia and the Lake Eyre Basin, the Barred Grunter has been introduced into southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales - areas outside their natural range. These populations are well-established and may adversely affect the aquatic environment and other native fishes found in the area. The Barred Grunter is a declared noxious species in New South Wales.
Adults live in a variety of environment from still ponds and isolated rock pools to fast-flowing streams. They are found in clear to turbid water over both rock and sand bottoms.
Adapt readily to a wide range of temperature (to 40°C), pH (4.5-8.6) and salinity (fresh to brackish) conditions. Feed on insects, crustaceans and algae.
Max size: 18 cm
