Dorade japonaise

Pagrus major

Least Concern Saltwater

Longueur maximale

100,0 cm

Poids maximum

9,7 kg

Couleur

Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall …

Plage de profondeur

10-200m

Famille

Sparidae

Catégorie

Food Fish

À propos

The red sea bream, known as 'tai' in Japan, is considered the king of fish in Japanese cuisine. It holds deep cultural significance and is traditionally served at celebrations. Its delicate white flesh is prized for sashimi and sushi.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	100,0 cm
Maximum Weight	9,7 kg
Plage de profondeur	10-200m

Coloration

Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall body with small iridescent blue spots on scales above the lateral line; bright pink-red dorsal fin; characteristic dark smudge at the dorsal fin origin in juveniles.

Habitat & Distribution

Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; important in Japanese aquaculture.

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

10-200m

Aire de répartition

Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats at depths of 10–200 m.

Pays

🇮🇹 Italy

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Dorade japonaise is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

5/5

Appât recommandé

shrimp, squid, small fish

Taxonomy

Ordre	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Famille	Sparidae (Sea breams and porgies)
Espèces	Pagrus major

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Dorade japonaise
Spanish	Besugo japonés

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Dorade japonaise?

Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.

How big does Dorade japonaise get?

Dorade japonaise can grow up to 100.0 cm long and weigh 9.7 kg.

Where is Dorade japonaise found?

Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats at depths of 10–200 m. Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; important in Japanese aquaculture.

Is Dorade japonaise endangered?

The conservation status of Dorade japonaise is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Dorade japonaise belong to?

Dorade japonaise (Pagrus major) belongs to the family Sparidae (Sea breams and porgies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).