Barramundi
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
Barramundi are tasty fish that are loved by many. They have a sleek body and can swim very fast!
Appearance
The Barramundi has a large, silver-grey body with big, prominent scales and a distinctive concave forehead. Its eyes are often golden, and it possesses a prominent, upward-slanting mouth. This sleek, torpedo-shaped fish is built for powerful swimming.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilyLatidaeGenusLates
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Barramundi are famous for leaping high out of the water when hooked by anglers!
Barramundi can change their sex, starting as males and later becoming females!
Their name 'Barramundi' means 'large-scaled river fish' in an Aboriginal language.
They can grow over 1.5 meters long and weigh more than a grown-up!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Wanderer
Barramundi can live in both freshwater and saltwater because of specialized kidneys that help them adapt to different water types.
Ability
Sound Seeker
Barramundi has a sensitive swim bladder that helps them hear very well, picking up faint sounds of prey in murky water.
Ability
Quick Striker
Barramundi can open their large mouth extremely fast, creating a vacuum that sucks in unsuspecting prey in an instant.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 50-180 cm
- Weight
- 1-60 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Swim Speed
- 35 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 30 m
- Water Type
- Brackish
Diet & Feeding
A fierce hunter, the Barramundi gobbles up smaller fish, crustaceans, and even water insects!
Age differences: Young barramundi eat more insects and crustaceans, switching to primarily fish as they grow larger.
Primary Foods
- smaller fish
- prawns
- crabs
- water insects
- frogs
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Saltwater Crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
Large crocodiles prey on adult barramundi.
eaten by
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster
Eagles snatch barramundi from the water's surface.
hunts
Giant Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon
Barramundi actively hunt and consume prawns.
hunts
Eastern Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia splendida
They prey on various smaller freshwater fish.
hunts
Redclaw Crayfish
Cherax quadricarinatus
Young barramundi consume crustaceans like crayfish.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
Giant Sea PerchLates Calcarifer
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Barramundi?
50-180 cm
How much does Barramundi weigh?
1-60 kg
How long does Barramundi live?
10-20 years
What does Barramundi eat?
A fierce hunter, the Barramundi gobbles up smaller fish, crustaceans, and even water insects!
How fast can Barramundi swim?
35 km/h
How does Barramundi hunt?
Ambush
How deep can Barramundi go?
30 m
What kind of water does Barramundi live in?
Brackish
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