Yellowstripe Monocle Bream
Scolopsis aurata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The yellowstripe monocle bream stays close to reefs, with adults in small loose groups at moderate depth and juveniles alone in sheltered bays over rubble or coarse sand. It works the reef edge between 1 and 30 metres and grows to about 26 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Nemipteridae › Scolopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276784.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowstripe Monocle Bream live?
- The Yellowstripe Monocle Bream (Scolopsis aurata) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Yellowstripe Monocle Bream dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowstripe Monocle Bream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowstripe Monocle Bream get?
- The Yellowstripe Monocle Bream grows to about 26 cm.