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A small golden-silver bream with a distinct black ring around the tail base and yellowish pelvic fins. Abundant over Egyptian Mediterranean seagrass meadows and sandy-rock bottoms, it is one of the commonest small breams taken by trawlers and shore anglers.
Seagrass beds, sandy and rocky bottoms in shallow coastal water
Calm shallow water over weed and sand, daylight hours
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Light or , fine and small sharp hooks; with mashed bread.
Peeled shrimp or ragworm on light tackle, over a steady trickle of bread on sand-and-rock.
Eating & safety
Small but spiny; pinch behind the dorsal fin when handling.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Calm shallow water over weed and sand, daylight hours
Though small, it is so common in Mediterranean seagrass that it serves as a key indicator species for healthy Posidonia meadows.