Black Seabream
NameBlack Seabream
Scientific NameSpondyliosoma cantharus
Common NamesBlack Seabream, Cantharus, Old Wife
FamilySparidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther temperate seabreams, Larger wrasses, Groupers (of appropriate size), Other non-aggressive temperate marine fish
Description
The Black Seabream is a temperate marine fish known for its silvery body, often displaying faint horizontal stripes and a dark spot near the pectoral fin base. Juveniles form schools, while adults are more solitary or found in smaller groups. This species is a protogynous hermaphrodite, maturing first as a female and later transitioning to male.
