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Striped seabream
Lithognathus mormyrus
Overview
The sand steenbras or striped seabream is a species of marine fish in the family Sparidae, colloquially known as the common bastardfish for nipping at the legs of swimmers. It is found in shallow water in the Mediterranean Sea and in the eastern Atlantic Ocean from France to South Africa. It also occurs in the Red Sea and off the coast of Mozambique in the Indian Ocean. The IUCN has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Where to Find Striped seabream
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I catch Striped seabream?+
Striped seabream can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Catalunya, Spain; Andalucía, Spain; Western Cape, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 62 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Striped seabream get?+
Striped seabream (Lithognathus mormyrus) can reach up to 55.00000120000001 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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