Red Sea Bream

Pagrus major

Least Concern Saltwater

ความยาวสูงสุด

100.0 cm

น้ำหนักสูงสุด

9.7 kg

สี

Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall …

ช่วงความลึก

10-200m

วงศ์

Sparidae

หมวดหมู่

Food Fish

เกี่ยวกับ

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
ช่วงความลึก	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.

ประเภทน้ำ

Saltwater

ช่วงความลึก

10-200m

ขอบเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

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.

ประเทศ

🇮🇹 Italy

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Red Sea Bream is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

การกินได้และการทำอาหาร

รสชาติ

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.

ข้อมูลการตกปลา

ปลาตกกีฬา

ใช่

ระดับการต่อสู้

5/5

เหยื่อที่แนะนำ

shrimp, squid, small fish

Taxonomy

อันดับ	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
วงศ์	Sparidae (Sea breams and porgies)
สายพันธุ์	Pagrus major

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Dorade japonaise
Spanish	Besugo japonés

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Can you eat Red Sea Bream?

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 Red Sea Bream get?

Red Sea Bream can grow up to 100.0 cm long and weigh 9.7 kg.

Where is Red Sea Bream 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 Red Sea Bream endangered?

The conservation status of Red Sea Bream is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Red Sea Bream belong to?

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