Fourlined terapon (Pelates quadrilineatus) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong. It is mainly found over reef, seagrass, estuary, mangrove, at depths of 0–20 m. The main season in Hong Kong runs all year.
Scientific name: Pelates quadrilineatus · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: All year
Size: up to 30 cm
The fourlined terapon is a terapontid of coastal waters that is common in estuaries and often in brackish water, from 0 to 20 m. It usually forms schools, and the juveniles live in seagrass beds and mangrove bays. It feeds on small fishes and invertebrates, the male guards and fans the eggs, and it croaks when taken from the water. Maximum length is about 30 cm total length. It is taken by minor commercial fishing. Trophic level is 3.6, fishing vulnerability low to moderate at 29 of 100, and resilience medium. It is available all year.
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