Notchedfin Threadfin Bream

A small pinkish-red threadfin bream common on sandy and muddy offshore grounds. Identified by the distinctive notch in the caudal fin. An important species in the UAE demersal fishery and commonly sold in fish markets alongside Sultan Ibrahim.

Species Stats

Diet

Small fish, crustaceans, worms

Habitat

Sandy and muddy offshore grounds

Local Name (Arabic)

حمراء مشقوقة الزعنفة

Fun Facts

• 1

  The notched caudal fin is the key distinguishing feature from similar threadfin breams.

• 2

  Forms large schools on offshore sandy grounds.

• 3

  An important component of UAE trawl fishery catches.

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