Englishman Seabream
NameEnglishman Seabream
Scientific NamePolysteganus praeorbitalis
Common NamesEnglishman Seabream, Englishman
FamilySparidae
OriginWestern Indian Ocean, South Africa
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)35.4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, robust saltwater fish, Best in a species-specific tank
Description
The Englishman Seabream is a large, predatory marine fish native to the Western Indian Ocean, particularly off the coast of South Africa. It is characterized by its silvery-pink body with distinct vertical bands and can grow to over 3 feet in length. This species is primarily targeted by commercial and recreational fisheries rather than being a common aquarium fish.
