The name Barramundi is derieved from an Australian Aboriginal language arouond the area of Rockhampton in Queensland and means "large-scaled river fish". Known in scientific circles as Asian seabass, it is also known as giant perch, giant seaperch, Australian seabass, and by a variety of other names, such as Ikan Siakap or Ikan Kakap Putih. A great fighting fish and a very highly prized target fish.