Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Leiopotherapon Higher classification Leiopotherapon | Phylum Chordata Family Terapontidae Scientific name Leiopotherapon aheneus Rank Species | |
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The Fortescue grunter (Leiopotherapon aheneus) is a species of freshwater fish in the Terapontidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It can be found in rivers of coastal northwestern Australia, such as the Ashburton and Fortescue Rivers. It is a resident of Karijini National Park.
This fish has some commercial value as an aquarium pet.
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