Australian Native Fish Enterprises (ANFE)

ABN 67535321253 Burpengary, Qld

Barramundi (Scientific Name: lates calcarifer) …

Other Common Names: giant perch, barra

· Barramundi are a carnivorous fish and a popular species for farm dams.

· It is not recommended to stock Barramundi with other fish because of their territorial and aggressive behaviour and because of their size.

· Barramundi are not recommended to be stocked further south than the Mary River catchment.

· Size: Commonly up to 1.2m, but can grow up to 1.8m and 60 kg.

· Growth rate is variable but usually very rapid reaching around 600g in the first six months, after which

growth slows somewhat.

· Excellent eating.

· Barramundi are a great sport fish – renowned for their fighting ability, frequently breaching the surface.

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