Bridled Monocle Bream
Scolopsis frenata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A monocle bream of sandy patches near coral reefs, it forages in small groups while the juveniles keep to themselves. A bony spine beneath each eye gives the family its name, and this one reaches about 26 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Nemipteridae › Scolopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712734.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bridled Monocle Bream live?
- The Bridled Monocle Bream (Scolopsis frenata) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Bridled Monocle Bream dangerous to divers?
- The Bridled Monocle Bream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bridled Monocle Bream get?
- The Bridled Monocle Bream grows to about 26 cm.