Eastern Striped Grunter
Pelates Sexlineatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePelates Sexlineatus
Other namesEastern Striped Trumpeter, Six Lined Trumpeter, Striped Grunter, Striped Trumpeter, Trumpeter Perch
SizeUp to 20 cm (7.8 in)
WeightUnder .25 kg (.55 lb)
FamilyGrunter / Terapontidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries amongst weedy & seagrass areas
