Yellowsnout Large-Eye Bream
Gymnocranius frenatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–80 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large eye bream of sand, mud and rubble bottoms, it ranges from about 20 to 80 metres and feeds mainly on small bottom living snails. Reaching around 35 centimetres, it is sold fresh or dried and salted and taken on longlines and handlines.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Lethrinidae › Gymnocranius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278871.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowsnout Large-Eye Bream live?
- The Yellowsnout Large-Eye Bream (Gymnocranius frenatus) is typically found at 20–80 m.
- Is the Yellowsnout Large-Eye Bream dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowsnout Large-Eye Bream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowsnout Large-Eye Bream get?
- The Yellowsnout Large-Eye Bream grows to about 35 cm.