Soldierbream (Argyrops filamentosus)

Scientific name: Argyrops filamentosus Valenciennes, 1830

Soldierbream (Argyrops filamentosus)

The Soldierbream (Argyrops filamentosus) is a marine fish of the family Sparidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea to Natal, South Africa, including Mauritius, Madagascar and R?union.

Biology

Found over corals in warmer waters. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Sold fresh, whole or dried in markets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Argyrops filamentosus
Family
Sparidae (Porgies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
70.0
Common length
40.0
Depth range
40 m (131 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 40 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to Natal, South Africa, including Mauritius, Madagascar and R?union.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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