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THE BARRAMUNDI

  • Barramundi's native waters span from Northern Australia up to Southeast Asia and all the way west to the coastal waters of India and Sri Lanka

  • Barramundi is known by many around the world as Asian Seabass, although its Scientific common name is Barramundi Perch. Some of the other names its called include:  Giant Perch, Palmer,  Cockup,  Bekti,  Nairfish, Silver Barramundi and Australian Seabass.

  • The name Barramundi is Aboriginal for "large-scaled silver fish".

  • Virtually all Barramundi are born male, then turn into females when they are 3 - 4 years old.  This means female Barramundi can only be courted by younger men!

  • Barramundi live in fresh water, salt water and estuaries (where fresh and saltwater meet).

  • A Barramundi's age is determined by counting growth rings on their scales (much like counting growth rings on a tree).

  • Large female Barramundi can produce 32 million eggs in a season.

  • Barramundi have been recorded up to 4 feet long and weighing nearly 90 lbs!

  • Barramundi can travel great distances in a lifetime; one fish was tagged and found 400 miles away.

  • Barramundi spawn on the full moon, and their iridescent skin can be seen shimmering through the water during their 'love dance'.

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