Australasian Snapper
NameAustralasian Snapper
Scientific NamePagrus auratus
Common NamesSnapper, Silver Seabream, Pink Snapper, Cockney Bream, Squire
FamilySparidae
OriginAustralia, New Zealand, Japan
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesBest kept alone or in species-specific tanks, Very large, robust marine fish (in extremely large public aquariums)
Description
The Australasian Snapper is a large, predatory marine fish characterized by its silvery body adorned with iridescent blue spots. It is a highly sought-after food fish and a powerful swimmer, inhabiting coastal waters of Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Due to its immense size and predatory nature, it is rarely kept in home aquariums.
