DAHI MERAH DAN BADAN BERBINTIK
Ikan yang masih tergabung ke dalam Scatophagus. Perbedaan yang terdapat dengan Scatophagus argus: Scatophagus rubrifrons memiliki warna kemerahan di kepala dan pola bintik yang lebih khas. Di mana arti rubrifons sendiri adalah dahi merah. Mereka aktif di siang hari (diurnal), sering berenang dalam kelompok kecil. Kemudian proses reproduksi yang terjadi pada ikan ini yaitu berkembang biak di laut; larva kemudian bermigrasi ke perairan payau. Pada tahun 2023, status konservasinya belum dievaluasi secara khusus oleh IUCN. Namun, kerabat dekatnya, Scatophagus argus, berstatus Least Concern (LC).
RED FOREHEAD AND SPOTTED BODY
This fish belongs to the Scatophagus genus. The key difference between Scatophagus rubrifrons and Scatophagus argus is that S. rubrifrons has a reddish hue on its head and a more distinct spotted pattern. The name rubrifrons itself means “red forehead.” They are active during the day (diurnal) and often swim in small groups. Their reproductive process involves breeding in the sea, after which the larvae migrate to brackish waters. As of 2023, its conservation status has not been specifically evaluated by the IUCN. However, its close relative, Scatophagus argus, is listed as Least Concern (LC).
