Englishman seabream
📖 Overview
Found offshore. May occur singly or in small groups. Feeds on crabs, hermit crabs, shrimps, bivalve mollusks, squid and sometimes other small fish . Spawns in the summer . Good food fish . Sold fresh and whole in markets.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Englishman seabream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Englishman seabream is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Englishman seabream is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 100 m. Subtropical; 17°S - 34°S south to Algoa Bay, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
crabs, hermit crabs, shrimps, bivalve mollusks, squid and sometimes other small fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Chrysoblephus Anglicus is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 151 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Englishman seabream has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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