Silver Bream

The Silver Bream — locally called "Dhanis" — is a hardy, omnivorous sea bream common throughout the Persian Gulf coast of the UAE. A year-round shore fishing target popular with weekend anglers. Silvery with faint yellow stripes and a robust body.

Species Stats

Diet

Molluscs, crustaceans, algae, worms

Habitat

Inshore reefs, seagrass beds, sandy bottoms near structure

Local Name (Arabic)

دنيس

Fun Facts

• 1

  Silver Bream are omnivores — one of the most dietary-flexible species in UAE coastal waters.

• 2

  Tolerates a wide salinity range and is often found in harbour environments.

• 3

  One of the most commonly caught shore-fishing species in the UAE, particularly in winter.

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