Black Seabream

Spondyliosoma cantharus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Acanthuriformes Family: Sparidae Genus: Spondyliosoma

About

The black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) is a species of Sparidae fishes. They are recognisable by their oval compressed body and jaws containing 4-6 rows of slender teeth which are larger at the front. They are silvery in colour with blue and pink tinges and broken longitudinal gold lines. They can reach a maximum size of 60 cm in length. They live in northern Europe and in the Mediterranean, usually found on the inshore shelf at depths varying...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Seabream?
The scientific name of Black Seabream is Spondyliosoma cantharus.
What is the conservation status of Black Seabream?
The Black Seabream has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Black Seabream belong to?
Black Seabream belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black Seabream belong to?
Black Seabream belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black Seabream belong to?
Black Seabream belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Black Seabream belong to?
Black Seabream belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Black Seabream belong to?
Black Seabream belongs to the family Sparidae.
What genus does Black Seabream belong to?
Black Seabream belongs to the genus Spondyliosoma.