The Bleeker's threadfin bream (Nemipterus bipunctatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The Delagoa threadfin bream is a threadfin bream from the Indian Ocean, ranging from the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf through East Africa to Sri Lanka, the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a streamlined body that is pinkish above and silvery below, with a few faint snout stripes and a thread-like extension of the upper caudal lobe. As a bottom-dweller the fish lives on sand and mud bottoms between about 18 and 100 metres depth and feeds on crustaceans, squid, small fish and worms. It is a valued food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bleeker's threadfin bream?
The Bleeker's threadfin bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Bleeker's threadfin bream live?
The Bleeker's threadfin bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bleeker's threadfin bream get?
The Bleeker's threadfin bream grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 25 cm.
Is the Bleeker's threadfin bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Bleeker's threadfin bream is harmless to humans.
Is the Bleeker's threadfin bream edible?
Yes, the Bleeker's threadfin bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Nemipterus
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