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ichthyologist: Barramundi Cod (Chromileptes altivelis) Juvenile

Juvenile grouper are coloured differently to their adult counterparts. Small specimens are often sold for the aquarium trade, but as they grow quite large, are completely unsuitable for the purpose.

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mad-as-a-marine-biologist:

juvenile Barramundi Cod (Chromileptes altivelis)

© Ivan Choong

IUCN status: Vulnerable

Threats: Habitat loss, fishing, aquarium trade

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