The Lesser bream (Brama dussumieri) is a saltwater fish of the family Bramidae that grows up to 23 cm.
Description
The lesser bream is a fish of the pomfret family (Bramidae) from warm and temperate oceans worldwide. The species grows to about 22 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, dark silvery body with large scales. It lives pelagically near the edge of the continental shelf in the open ocean and probably spawns year-round. As a predator it feeds on small zooplankton, small fishes and crustaceans. Pomfrets are powerful swimmers of open water. The lesser bream is sometimes marketed fresh and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lesser bream?
The Lesser bream has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Lesser bream live?
The Lesser bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Lesser bream get?
The Lesser bream grows to a maximum of about 23 cm.
Is the Lesser bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Lesser bream is harmless to humans.
Is the Lesser bream edible?
The Lesser bream is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Brama
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