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The Tigris bream (Acanthobrama marmid) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The Tigris bream is a cyprinid from fresh and slightly brackish water of the Near East, in the Tigris and Euphrates basin. The species grows to about 29 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, silvery body with a sharp belly edge. It schools in rivers, lakes and reservoirs and feeds on small zooplankton, algae and insect larvae. It is a local food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tigris bream?
The Tigris bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep compressed body with a sharp ventral edge; schooling bream
Where does the Tigris bream live?
The Tigris bream lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Tigris-Euphrates (Near East)
How big does the Tigris bream get?
The Tigris bream grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Tigris bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Tigris bream 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 Tigris bream edible?
Yes, the Tigris bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Acanthobrama
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