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The Bream (Nemipterus japonicus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 34 cm.
Description
The Japanese threadfin bream is a fish of the threadfin bream family (Nemipteridae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 34 cm and has a streamlined, pink to reddish body with yellow longitudinal lines and an elongated upper ray of the tail fin that projects like a thread. It is very common in coastal waters over mud and sand bottoms. As a bottom predator it feeds on small fishes, crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The Japanese threadfin bream is a very important commercial food fish in Asia and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bream?
The Bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Small yellow longitudinal stripes and a thread-like elongated upper caudal fin ray; important commercial fish.
Where does the Bream live?
The Bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; coastal waters over muddy and sandy bottoms.
How big does the Bream get?
The Bream grows to a maximum of about 34 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Bream is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bream edible?
Yes, the Bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Nemipterus
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