Barcoo grunter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barcoo grunter |
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| Scortum barcoo (background) and a barramundi | |
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Therapon barcoo McCulloch & Waite, 1917 |
The Barcoo grunter is a type of fish also known as jade perch. Its scientific name is Scortum barcoo. This fish belongs to the Terapontidae family.
You can only find the Barcoo grunter in Australia. It lives in some of Australia's big rivers, like the Barcoo River. People also raise these fish in special farms called hatcheries.
What Does the Barcoo Grunter Look Like?
The Barcoo grunter has a strong, solid body. It also has a small head. Its body is usually brownish. You might see darker spots or blotches on its skin. Its fins are also a darker color. This fish can grow quite large. It can reach up to 50 centimeters (about 20 inches) long.
What Does the Barcoo Grunter Eat?
The Barcoo grunter is an omnivore. This means it eats both plants and animals. Its diet includes many different things. It eats small creatures like crustaceans and insects. It also eats molluscs (like snails or clams) and even other small fish.
How Does the Barcoo Grunter Reproduce?
In the wild, floods can cause the Barcoo grunter to start breeding. Breeding is when fish lay eggs and create new baby fish.
