Musselcracker Seabream
Sparodon durbanensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A big, powerful seabream of shallow rocky coasts, the musselcracker uses strong jaws and crushing teeth to break open mollusks down to about 80 metres. The young grow up in tide pools, and adults rarely stray into estuaries. It is listed as Near Threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Sparodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218627.
FAQ
- How deep does the Musselcracker Seabream live?
- The Musselcracker Seabream (Sparodon durbanensis) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Musselcracker Seabream dangerous to divers?
- The Musselcracker Seabream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Musselcracker Seabream get?
- The Musselcracker Seabream grows to about 1.2 m.