Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellowtip threadfin bream (Nemipterus nematopus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 18 cm.
Asia: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Timor-Leste
Description
The Yellowtip threadfin bream is a threadfin bream (Nemipteridae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, red-pink to silvery body with yellow longitudinal lines and often a thread-like extended upper tail lobe. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches over sand and mud bottoms for small crustaceans, worms and small fish. It is an important food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellowtip threadfin bream?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Yellowtip threadfin bream live?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Timor-Leste
How big does the Yellowtip threadfin bream get?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream grows to a maximum of about 18 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Yellowtip threadfin bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowtip threadfin 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 Yellowtip threadfin bream edible?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream is rarely eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Yellowtip threadfin bream?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Yellowtip threadfin bream is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Nemipterus
More from the family Nemipteridae
Want the complete picture on the Yellowtip threadfin bream?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Yellowtip threadfin bream is one of 12,519 species in the app.