Fishing for Musselcracker seabream

Sparodon durbanensis

The Musselcracker seabream is a robust coastal fish known for its powerful jaws and teeth, adapted for crushing shellfish. It inhabits rocky reefs and sandy bottoms in temperate waters. Typically reaching 30-40 inches and weighing up to 45 pounds, it exhibits solitary or small-group behavior. Its diet includes mussels, crustaceans, and small fish. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 262 ft

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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