The Yellowtip threadfin bream (Nemipterus nematopus) is a saltwater fish of the family Nemipteridae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The Yellowtip threadfin bream is a threadfin bream (Nemipteridae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, red-pink to silvery body with yellow longitudinal lines and often a thread-like extended upper tail lobe. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches over sand and mud bottoms for small crustaceans, worms and small fish. It is an important food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellowtip threadfin bream?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Yellowtip threadfin bream live?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Yellowtip threadfin bream get?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream grows to a maximum of about 18 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Yellowtip threadfin bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowtip threadfin bream is harmless to humans.
Is the Yellowtip threadfin bream edible?
The Yellowtip threadfin bream is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Nemipterus
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