Yellowbelly Threadfin Bream
NameYellowbelly Threadfin Bream
Scientific NameNemipterus bathybius
Common NamesYellowbelly Threadfin Bream, Yellow-bellied Threadfin Bream, Japanese Threadfin Bream, Rosy Threadfin Bream
FamilyNemipteridae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Japan, East China Sea, South China Sea, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Snappers, Large Groupers (with caution), Robust Angelfish, Triggerfish (with caution)
Description
The Yellowbelly Threadfin Bream is a large, predatory marine fish native to the Indo-West Pacific, characterized by its reddish-pink body and a distinctive yellow stripe. Primarily a commercially important food fish, it is rarely kept in home aquariums due to its size and specialized care requirements.
