Jarbua Terapon

Deskripsi

Terapon jarbua, commonly known as the Jarbua Terapon or Gerut-gerut, is a highly adaptable and widespread species of grunter belonging to the family Terapontidae. It is characterized by its distinctive striped pattern and the presence of sharp opercular spines. This species is euryhaline, thriving in a wide range of salinities from freshwater to hypersaline conditions, and is often found in coastal waters, estuaries, and even penetrating far upstream into rivers. It is an opportunistic predator and a significant component of many coastal ecosystems.

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

compressed

Warna

Silvery-grey to whitish body with three to four prominent, curved, dark brown to black longitudinal stripes on the upper half of the body. A distinct dark blotch is often present on the operculum. Fins are typically translucent with dusky margins, and the caudal fin often has dark spots or bands.

Jenis sisik

ctenoid

Posisi mulut

terminal

Ciri khas

Three to four distinct, curved, longitudinal dark stripes on the upper body., A prominent dark blotch on the operculum., Two strong spines on the operculum, the lower one being longer and stronger., Serrated preoperculum., A deeply notched dorsal fin.

Sirip punggung

Single, deeply notched dorsal fin with 11-12 spines and 9-11 soft rays. The spinous portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Sirip ekor

Slightly forked caudal fin with rounded lobes.

Sirip dada

Moderately sized, rounded pectoral fins.

Sirip khas

Anal fin with 3 spines and 8-10 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic with 1 spine and 5 soft rays.

Tips Identifikasi

Habitat

Jenis air

brackish

Kedalaman

Typically found in shallow waters, from surface to about 20 meters (65 feet).

Lingkungan

Highly euryhaline, inhabiting coastal marine waters, estuaries, mangrove swamps, tidal creeks, and the lower reaches of freshwater rivers. Prefers areas with sandy or muddy bottoms, often near seagrass beds or rocky structures. Juveniles are frequently found in very shallow, turbid estuarine environments.

Sebaran geografis

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia. Also found in the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal (Lessepsian migrant).

Informasi Akuarium

• Tingkat perawatan: intermediate
• Temperamen: semi-aggressive
• Pola makan: carnivore
• Ukuran akuarium minimum: 150 gallons (570 liters) for adults
• Suhu: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
• Tingkat pH: 7.0-8.5
• Kesadahan: 10-25 dGH
• Kompatibilitas: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and semi-aggressive brackish or marine fish. Avoid keeping with smaller or docile species as they may be preyed upon.
• Kebutuhan khusus: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Filtration must be robust due to their predatory nature and waste production. Can be kept in freshwater as juveniles but requires brackish to marine conditions as they mature. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Provide good water circulation.

Informasi di Alam Liar

• Status konservasi: least concern
• Musim: Present year-round in its range, with no distinct seasonal migrations for spawning or feeding, though local abundances may fluctuate with environmental conditions.
• Harga pasar: Low to moderate, depending on region and size.
• Nilai ekonomis: medium
• Rasa: Mild, slightly sweet
• Tekstur: Firm, flaky white flesh
• Metode memasak: Frying, Grilling, Steaming, Curry
• Nilai gizi: Good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Fakta kunci

Spesies serupa

Klasifikasi ilmiah

Kerajaan

Animalia

Filum

Chordata

Kelas

Actinopterygii

Ordo

Perciformes

Famili

Terapontidae

Genus

Terapon

Spesies

Terapon jarbua

Jelajahi Jarbua Terapon