Swallowtail Seabream
NameSwallowtail Seabream
Scientific NamePagrus auriga
Common NamesSwallowtail Seabream, Redbanded Seabream, Auriga Seabream
FamilySparidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)31.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust marine fish, Groupers, Snappers, Large Angelfish
Description
The Swallowtail Seabream is a large, robust marine fish characterized by its silvery body, often with faint vertical bands, and a distinctive deeply forked caudal fin. It is a predatory species found in rocky and sandy bottoms. Due to its significant adult size, it is rarely kept in home aquariums.
