The Palefinned threadfin bream (Nemipterus marginatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The red filament threadfin bream is a threadfin bream from the Indo-West Pacific, including the South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca, Sumatra, Java, northern Australia and the Solomon Islands. The species grows to about 18 cm and has a rosy body with a silvery underside and yellow head stripes; the upper caudal lobe extends into a short, reddish filament. As a bottom-dweller the fish lives in groups on sand and mud bottoms between about 12 and 70 metres depth and feeds on small bottom animals. It is a commercially caught fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Palefinned threadfin bream?
The Palefinned threadfin bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Palefinned threadfin bream live?
The Palefinned threadfin bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Palefinned threadfin bream get?
The Palefinned threadfin bream grows to a maximum of about 16 cm. On average the species is around 13 cm.
Is the Palefinned threadfin bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Palefinned threadfin bream is harmless to humans.
Is the Palefinned threadfin bream edible?
Yes, the Palefinned threadfin bream is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Nemipterus
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