Description

Also known as Eastern Striped Trumpeter, Six-lined Grunt, Six-lined Terapon, Six-lined Trumpeter, Squeaking Perch, Striped Terapon, Terapon Perch, Trumpeter, Trumpeter Perch.

Found in schools, over inshore waters.
They feed on small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Juveniles found in seagrass beds and mangrove bays.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 1-30m
Widespread Western Pacific

Grunters have this name because of the loud grunting noise that is produced by the swimbladder. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/14940