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Species Guide

Barramundi

Barramundi Lates Calcarifer
  • Spanish Name: Barramundi
  • English Name: Barramundi
  • Scientific Name: Lates calcarifer
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Perciformes
  • Family: Latidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Mangroves, estuaries, and tropical and subtropical coastal waters.
  • Farming: Marine cages and coastal ponds with controlled temperature and good oxygenation.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated and robust, with a hydrodynamic profile.
  • Distinctive features:

    Silvery coloration throughout the body, darker on the back and lighter on the belly. It has a large mouth and prominent jaw.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Generalmente entre 60 y 120 cm; en estado silvestre puede alcanzar hasta 200 cm.
  • Average weight: Comúnmente entre 5 y 10 kg; algunos ejemplares pueden llegar a pesar hasta 60 kg.

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.

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  • Geographical distribution
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Indo-Pacific, including Southeast Asia and northern Australia.
  • Main producing countries
Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India.
  • Commercial value

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

  • Additional uses

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

 

  • Common preparation methods
Excellent for grilling, steaming, baking, frying, or as fresh and frozen fillets.