West Coast Seabream
NameWest Coast Seabream
Scientific NameLithognathus mormyrus
Common NamesStriped Seabream, Sand Steenbras, Mormora
FamilySparidae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)22
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-79
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large seabreams, Groupers (in very large tanks), Snappers, Larger wrasses
Description
The West Coast Seabream, also known as the Striped Seabream, is a large, silvery marine fish characterized by its elongated body and several faint dark vertical bars. It primarily inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters, where it forages for benthic invertebrates and small fish. Due to its significant adult size and specific environmental needs, it is best suited for very large, specialized aquariums.
