Common two-banded seabream
📖 Overview
A euryhaline species inhabiting rocky and sometimes sandy bottoms to depths of 160 m, but more commonly in less than 50 m. The young are sometimes found in seagrass beds. Adults feed on crustaceans, worms and mollusks . Important food fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Common two-banded seabream is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Common two-banded seabream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Common two-banded seabream is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Potentially hermaphroditic .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 160 m, usually 0 - 30 m . Subtropical; ? - 25°C ; 50°N - 40°S, 26°W - 36°E South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, worms and mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Common two-banded seabream 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 | 18.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 345 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Common two-banded seabream has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 59 records indexed .
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