Description

Also known as African Banded Scat, African Scat, Banded Scat, Ruby Scat, Striped Scat, Tiger Scat.

Found in small schools, in murky shallow waters, of estuaries, harbours, lagoons and rivers.
They feed on detritus and benthic invertebrates.
Juveniles usually found in freshwater rivers.
Length - 30cm
Depth - 0-5m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

These are small fish that are often found in the aquarium trade.
They can live in fresh water but prefer murky salty waters.
Their name Scatophagus means "faeces eater" because they sometimes eat human faeces! Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/Scatophagus-tetracanthus