African red bream
Pagrus africanus
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Saltwater
Über
The African red bream (Pagrus africanus) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 75 cm and 5.55 kg. It inhabits coastal reef environments off the African coast and is a prized food and sport fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 75,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 5,55 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-200m
Angelinformationen
Sportfisch
Ja
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Sparidae (Sea breams and porgies) |
| Arten | Pagrus africanus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does African red bream get?
African red bream can grow up to 75.0 cm long and weigh 5.55 kg.
Where is African red bream found?
Neritic
What family does African red bream belong to?
African red bream (Pagrus africanus) belongs to the family Sparidae (Sea breams and porgies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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