Hephaestus komaensis Allen & Jebb, 1993

Family:  Terapontidae (Grunters or tigerperches)
Max. size:  14.25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:  Oceania: Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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