Acanthopagrus bifasciatus

  • Twobar seabream
  • Zweiband - Brasse
  • Sar à deux bandes
  • Sargo de dos bandas
  • Sarago bifasciato

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 cm
  • Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing