Fin's Fish Guide
The Blackhead seabream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sparidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Asia: China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (North), Korea (South) and others
Description
The blackhead seabream is a porgy (Sparidae) from coastal and brackish water of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a deep, silver-grey to dark-grey body with fine longitudinal lines. As a bottom-oriented omnivore it searches bays, estuaries and reefs for molluscs, crustaceans, worms and algae. Many individuals change sex during their life. It is an important food and angling fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackhead seabream?
The Blackhead seabream has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Blackhead seabream live?
The Blackhead seabream lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (North), Korea (South) and others
How big does the Blackhead seabream get?
The Blackhead seabream grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Blackhead seabream dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackhead seabream 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 Blackhead seabream edible?
Yes, the Blackhead seabream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Acanthopagrus
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