Fin's Fish Guide
The Red seabream (Pagrus major) is a saltwater fish of the family Sparidae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
The red seabream, known in Japan as madai, is a seabream from the northwest Pacific. The species grows to about 100 cm and has a deep, pink to reddish body with fine blue spots on the back. As a near-bottom predator it lives over rocky and sandy bottoms of the continental shelf, between about 10 and 200 metres, and hunts crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. It is a highly valued food and farmed fish with cultural significance in Japan. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Red seabream?
The Red seabream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a spots pattern. Pink body with small blue blotches; valued farmed and food fish (madai)
Where does the Red seabream live?
The Red seabream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Red seabream get?
The Red seabream grows to a maximum of about 100 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Red seabream dangerous to humans?
No, the Red seabream is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Red seabream edible?
Yes, the Red seabream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pagrus
More from the family Sparidae
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