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The Pink bream (Sargochromis giardi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 48 cm.
Description
Giard's happy is a large cichlid (Cichlidae) from southern Africa, including the Okavango and Zambezi systems. The species has a stocky, pink-silvery body with powerful throat teeth. It prefers deep main river channels and floodplain lagoons with sandy bottoms. It feeds mainly on snails and bivalves, which it crushes with its powerful throat teeth, supplemented with insects. As a cichlid it tends its brood. It is a valued local food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pink bream?
The Pink bream has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a plain pattern. Powerful pharyngeal teeth for crushing snails and bivalves; inhabitant of deep, calm water.
Where does the Pink bream live?
The Pink bream lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southern Africa; deep river channels and flood lagoons.
How big does the Pink bream get?
The Pink bream grows to a maximum of about 48 cm.
Is the Pink bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Pink bream is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pink bream edible?
Yes, the Pink bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Sargochromis
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