Fin's Fish Guide
The Taiwan tai (Argyrops bleekeri) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sparidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and others
Description
Bleeker's seabream is a seabream (Sparidae) from coastal and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, red-silver body with a few elongated front dorsal rays and strong jaws with knob-like molars. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches over sand, gravel and reef for shellfish, crabs, sea urchins and worms, which it crushes. It is a valued food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Taiwan tai?
The Taiwan tai has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Taiwan tai live?
The Taiwan tai lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and others
How big does the Taiwan tai get?
The Taiwan tai grows to a maximum of about 50 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Taiwan tai dangerous to humans?
No, the Taiwan tai 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 Taiwan tai edible?
Yes, the Taiwan tai is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Argyrops
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