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Balck bream

Acanthopagrus berda

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Max Length
90.0 cm
Max Weight
3.2 kg
Depth Range
?-50m
Family

About

A sea bream (up to 45cm) also known as Pikey bream, from shallow coastal and estuarine waters of the Indo-Pacific. Olive-brown with dark scale margins. Enters freshwater; important food fish in Africa and Asia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 90.0 cm
Maximum Weight 3.2 kg
Depth Range ?-50m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, estuaries

Water Type
Freshwater & Saltwater
Depth Range
?-50m
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Fishing Information

Game Fish
Yes

Taxonomy

Order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family Sparidae (Sea breams and porgies)
Species Acanthopagrus berda

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Balck bream get?
Balck bream can grow up to 90.0 cm long and weigh 3.2 kg.
Where is Balck bream found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Balck bream belong to?
Balck bream (Acanthopagrus berda) belongs to the family Sparidae (Sea breams and porgies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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