Frypan Bream
NameFrypan Bream
Scientific NameArgyrops spinifer
Common NamesFrypan Bream, Longspine Seabream, King Snapper, Red Sea Bream
FamilySparidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)27.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust marine fish, Not suitable for typical home aquariums
Description
The Frypan Bream is a large, commercially important marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its silvery-pink body, reddish fins, and a distinctive elongated first dorsal fin ray. This predatory species primarily feeds on benthic invertebrates and small fish.
