Yellowstripe Monocle Bream
NameYellowstripe Monocle Bream
Scientific NameScolopsis aurata
Common NamesYellowstripe Monocle Bream, Yellowstripe Monoclebream, Yellowstripe Spinecheek
FamilyNemipteridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)11.8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (with caution), Other Monocle Breams of similar size, Groupers (in very large tanks)
Description
The Yellowstripe Monocle Bream is a striking marine fish characterized by a prominent yellow stripe running along its silvery-white body. Native to the Indo-Pacific, it typically inhabits sandy or rubble areas near coral reefs. This species is an active carnivore, feeding on small invertebrates and fish.
