Frypan Bream
Argyrops bleekeri
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Quick Facts
Distribution
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.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Sparidae
Genus: Argyrops
Species: Argyrops bleekeri
Conservation Status
Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Frypan Bream are not currently categorised as species of concern.
How to catch
Frypan Bream
Catch Difficulty: Easy
Tackle: Paternoster rig, Running sinker rig
Bait: Crab, Fresh cut fish bait, Hard-body lures, Pilchards, Prawns, Worms, Yabbies, Soft plastics
Technique: Fish bait near reef or structure, Cast lures near structure
Popularity: Commonly targeted
Recreational Viewing
- Snorkeling & Scuba
Finding: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Location: Inner reef, Outer reef
Danger: None
