Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,853
- Most observed in
- 🇫🇷 France
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata), also known as the gilthead, dourade, gilt-head seabream, European seabream or silver seabream, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, the seabreams or porgies. This fish is found in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It is a highly esteemed food fish and an important species in aquaculture.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Gilt-head bream”.