ScienceSeptember 8, 2026

barramundi

BAIR-uh-MUN-dee

Definition

A large, edible fish found in the Indo-Pacific region, often farmed for food in sustainable aquaculture systems.

How do you pronounce barramundi?

Barramundi is pronounced BAIR-uh-MUN-dee (IPA: //ˌbærəˈmʌndi//).

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Where does barramundi come from?

The word comes from an Australian Aboriginal language (specifically Dharug), meaning 'large-scaled river fish', and was adopted into English to describe this specific species.

In the news

In this article, students study barramundi skeletons and raise the fish in an aquaponics greenhouse to learn about food production and biological ecosystems.

Where learning comes to life | Westminster’s farm-based education

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