Purple Threadfin Bream
NamePurple Threadfin Bream
Scientific NameNemipterus peronii
Common NamesPurple Threadfin Bream, Peron's Threadfin Bream, Notchedfin Threadfin Bream
FamilyNemipteridae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Damselfish, Tangs, Peaceful Angelfish, Smaller Triggerfish, Groupers, Other Threadfin Breams
Description
The Purple Threadfin Bream (*Nemipterus peronii*) is a marine fish characterized by its elongated body, often with a reddish or pinkish hue and a yellow stripe along its flank. It possesses a deeply forked caudal fin, with the upper lobe sometimes having an extended filament. These active fish are typically found in sandy or muddy bottoms in coastal waters.
