Redbanded seabream and Similar Species
Pagrus auriga
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Redbanded seabream. Here are the key differences.
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Common seabream
Pagrus pagrus
Key differences: Pagrus pagrus generally lacks the distinct reddish-orange vertical bands of P. auriga. While it can have a reddish hue, it typically has a more uniform silvery-pink coloration and lacks the elongated dorsal fin rays in juveniles.
Red seabream
Pagrus major
Key differences: Pagrus major (found in the Indo-Pacific) has a more uniformly reddish-pink body without the prominent vertical bands seen in P. auriga. Its body shape can also be slightly different, and its geographic range does not overlap.
Dentex
Dentex dentex
Key differences: Dentex dentex has a more elongated body and a more silvery-grey coloration, often with iridescent blue spots. It lacks the distinct vertical bands and the elongated dorsal fin rays of P. auriga. Dentex also possesses prominent canine teeth, which are less developed in Pagrus auriga.
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