Steentjie seabream
📖 Overview
Found over rocky substrates of oceanic waters. Enters estuaries where it lives among the weeds. Feeds on algae and small crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Steentjie seabream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are laid in a shallow depression and guarded by the male until they hatch.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 60 m . Subtropical; 10°S - 35°S, 17°E - 52°E South Africa and southern Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
algae and small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Steentjie 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 | 19.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 360 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Steentjie seabream has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (lean white fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | steentje seabream · Steentjie · Steentjie Seabream |
| 🌍CES | mořan madagaskarský |
| 🇫🇷French | Dorade Australe |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Choupa-austral |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Капский кантарус |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chopa Austral |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 絨牙椎鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantharus emarginatus | Valenciennes | 1830 | Synonym |
| Cantharus microlepis | Gilchrist & Thompson | 1909 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Steentjie seabream ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.