Species Guide

Barramundi

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Rapid growth in aquaculture, reaching market size in 6 to 12 months.

Adaptations

Can tolerate freshwater, brackish, and saltwater conditions, enabling farming in diverse environments.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based recirculation systems (RAS) or specialized hatcheries.

Grow-out farming systems

Mainly conducted in open-sea floating cages or coastal ponds.

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Indo-Pacific, including Southeast Asia and northern Australia.
Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India.

Highly valued for its white, firm flesh and mild flavor, making it a key species in tropical aquaculture.

By-products: Used for fish meal and oil production.

 

Excellent for grilling, steaming, baking, frying, or as fresh and frozen fillets.