Goldsilk Seabream
Acanthopagrus berda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A seabream common in estuaries and occasionally entering fresh water, the goldsilk seabream crushes worms, shellfish, crustaceans and sea urchins along with small fish. It begins life male and later turns female, breeding at sea in winter, and is prized for excellent flesh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Acanthopagrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218588.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldsilk Seabream live?
- The Goldsilk Seabream (Acanthopagrus berda) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Goldsilk Seabream dangerous to divers?
- The Goldsilk Seabream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldsilk Seabream get?
- The Goldsilk Seabream grows to about 90 cm.