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Frypan Bream

Frypan Bream

Argyrops bleekeri

Quick Facts

Scientific name Argyrops bleekeri

Other names Bowen Snapper, Frypan Snapper, King Soldier Bream, Longfin Snapper, Longspined Snapper, Pink Sea Bream, Red Bokako, Red Porgie

Size Up to 70 cm (27.5 in)

Weight Up to 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal waters, inshore & off shore reefs, estuaries, bays, inlets, shoals, harbours

Depth Range

Interesting Info

Frypan Bream like most bream are a schooling fish, found in a range of marine water habitats – estuaries to deep ocean waters.
They have a large range from Japan to Indonesia and down to northern and central parts of Australia.
Frypan Bream are opportunistic carnivores, feeding on crabs, prawns, worms, smaller fish & mussels .
Estimated lifespan is similar to most bream with an average between 3 to 8 years, but up to 11 years.
The main predators of Frypan Bream include sharks and larger predatory fish.

Species Interaction

Commercial & Recreational Fishing

Frypan Bream are a popular recreational catching fish for all levels of anglers. They can be caught from shore or boat and are abundant throughout northern Australia in both tropical and cooler deep waters. Frypan Bream are an important food fish throughout Asia and Australia carrying significant commercial relevance. The species is commercially fished by trawlers and various lined fishing and traps.