2,828 observationsLeast Concern
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sparidae ›Genus: Sparus
About
The gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) , also known as the gilthead, gilt-head 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gilthead Seabream is Sparus aurata.
- The Gilthead Seabream has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Gilthead Seabream belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gilthead Seabream belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Gilthead Seabream belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Gilthead Seabream belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Gilthead Seabream belongs to the family Sparidae.
- Gilthead Seabream belongs to the genus Sparus.