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Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Family Terapontidae
Banded perch
Terapon theraps
Family Terapontidae
updated Oct 2016

Where seen? Small juveniles are often seen near reefs in schools.

Features: Grows to 28cm, tiny ones 2-3cm long are sometimes seen in small groups near reefs. It has a tail fin striped black and white, a large prominent black blotch is on the dorsal fin, and about 4 broad blackish longitudinal stripes on sides that run through the eyes. Body colour dusky green above, white below. Juveniles dark brown or greenish with white-silvery spots or indistinct stripes.


Tanah Merah, Aug 11

Tanah Merah, Aug 11
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Tanah Merah, Aug 09

Tanah Merah, Oct 09

Banded perch on Singapore shores
On wildsingapore flickr


Cyrene Reef, Jul 14
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on flickr.

Terumbu Hantu, Aug 23
Photo shared by Kelvin Yong on facebook.
 

Links
References
  • Allen, Gerry, 2000. Marine Fishes of South-East Asia: A Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Periplus Editions. 292 pp.
  • Kuiter, Rudie H. 2002. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia: A Comprehensive Reference for Divers & Fishermen New Holland Publishers. 434pp.
  • Lieske, Ewald and Robert Myers. 2001. Coral Reef Fishes of the World Periplus Editions. 400pp.
  • Lim, S., P. Ng, L. Tan, & W. Y. Chin, 1994. Rhythm of the Sea: The Life and Times of Labrador Beach. Division of Biology, School of Science, Nanyang Technological University & Department of Zoology, the National University of Singapore. 160 pp.
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