Where Does Red Sea Bream Live?
Pagrus major
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Where to find Red Sea Bream
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in depths ranging from 10 to 200 meters, though juveniles may inhabit shallower coastal areas. Adults prefer deeper rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, and gravel beds.
- Environment
- Coastal waters, rocky reefs, sandy and muddy bottoms, often near structures or areas with abundant prey. Tolerant of a range of temperatures, preferring temperate to subtropical waters.
- Geographic range
- Primarily found in the Western Pacific Ocean, including the waters around Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, and the East China Sea. Its range extends south to the Philippines and north to the Sea of Japan.
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