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Salema Porgy

Sarpa salpa

Taxonomy

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

About

Sarpa salpa, known commonly as the dreamfish, salema, salema porgy, cow bream or goldline, is a species of sea bream, recognisable by the golden stripes that run down the length of its body, and which can cause hallucinations when eaten. It is found in the East Atlantic, as well as the Mediterranean, where it ranges from the Bay of Biscay to South Africa. It has occasionally been found as far north as Great Britain. It is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Salema Porgy?
The scientific name of Salema Porgy is Sarpa salpa.
What is the conservation status of Salema Porgy?
The Salema Porgy has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Salema Porgy belong to?
Salema Porgy belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Salema Porgy belong to?
Salema Porgy belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Salema Porgy belong to?
Salema Porgy belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Salema Porgy belong to?
Salema Porgy belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Salema Porgy belong to?
Salema Porgy belongs to the family Sparidae.
What genus does Salema Porgy belong to?
Salema Porgy belongs to the genus Sarpa.