Southern Common Seabream
Pagrus africanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 200 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A seabream of the continental shelf and upper slope, the southern common seabream works hard, sandy and muddy bottoms down to about two hundred metres. It feeds on molluscs and fish, with the young staying closer to the coast than the adults, and is an important food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Pagrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273975.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Common Seabream live?
- The Southern Common Seabream (Pagrus africanus) is typically found at to 200 m.
- Is the Southern Common Seabream dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Common Seabream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Common Seabream get?
- The Southern Common Seabream grows to about 75 cm.