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The Gold-line sea bream (Rhabdosargus sarba) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sparidae that grows up to 80 cm.
Description
The goldlined seabream is a porgy of the family Sparidae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 80 cm and has a deep, silvery body with thin golden longitudinal stripes and a yellow tinge. It inhabits coastal waters and often enters estuaries, where juveniles are abundant in shallow water. With powerful jaws and molar-like teeth it crushes hard-shelled prey such as molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms. Many porgies are protandrous hermaphrodites, starting as males. The goldlined seabream is a valued sport and food fish and harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gold-line sea bream?
The Gold-line sea bream has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Thin golden longitudinal stripes; crushes hard-shelled prey, protandrous hermaphrodite.
Where does the Gold-line sea bream live?
The Gold-line sea bream lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; coastal waters and estuaries.
How big does the Gold-line sea bream get?
The Gold-line sea bream grows to a maximum of about 80 cm. On average the species is around 45 cm.
Is the Gold-line sea bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Gold-line sea bream is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Gold-line sea bream edible?
Yes, the Gold-line sea bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Rhabdosargus
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