Fin's Fish Guide
The Balck bream (Acanthopagrus berda) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Sparidae that grows up to 90 cm.
Description
The picnic seabream is a sea bream (Sparidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a deep, robust, silvery-grey body with strong jaws and grinding teeth. It is common in estuaries and coastal waters and sometimes enters fresh water. With its powerful jaws it cracks hard-shelled prey such as worms, molluscs and crustaceans. It is a valued food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Balck bream?
The Balck bream has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Powerful grinding jaws for crushing hard-shelled prey; estuarine food seabream.
Where does the Balck bream live?
The Balck bream lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; estuaries and coastal waters.
How big does the Balck bream get?
The Balck bream grows to a maximum of about 90 cm. On average the species is around 35 cm.
Is the Balck bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Balck bream is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Balck bream edible?
Yes, the Balck bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Acanthopagrus
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