Terapontidae

plain terapon

Mesopristes elongatus

• Tropical
• Estuary
• Regional distribution
• Africa
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Mesopristes elongatus is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Terapontidae known by the common name plain terapon. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it occurs in several rivers along the eastern coast. Its populations are thought to be decreasing due to habitat loss and degradation, which is accelerated by the siltation caused by deforestation.