The Threadtail bream (Pentapodus bifasciatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Threadtail bream is a whiptail or threadfin bream (Nemipteridae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate body with blue and yellow longitudinal lines. The body bears two dark longitudinal stripes and a thread-like extended tail lobe. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches sand and reef bottoms for 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 Threadtail bream?
The Threadtail bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Threadtail bream live?
The Threadtail bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Threadtail bream get?
The Threadtail bream grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.
Is the Threadtail bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Threadtail bream is harmless to humans.
Is the Threadtail bream edible?
The Threadtail bream is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pentapodus
More from the family Nemipteridae
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