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The Banded monocle bream (Scolopsis taeniata) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 36 cm.
Description
The banded monocle bream is a monocle bream (Nemipteridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, blue-grey body with yellowish and blue longitudinal lines and a dark band. As a bottom-oriented predator it lives around coral and rocky reefs and on adjacent sand and seagrass bottoms and hunts small crustaceans, worms and small fish. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded monocle bream?
The Banded monocle bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Banded monocle bream live?
The Banded monocle bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Djibouti, India, Iran, Iraq and others
How big does the Banded monocle bream get?
The Banded monocle bream grows to a maximum of about 36 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Banded monocle bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded monocle bream is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Banded monocle bream edible?
The Banded monocle bream is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Scolopsis
More from the family Nemipteridae
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