Pagrus major (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)

Red seabream

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Sparidae
Synonyms	Chrysophrys major, Pagrosomus major, Sparus major, ... more
Common names	Madai, Porgy, Red pargo, ... more

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Pagrus major

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Main reference

Eggleston, D. 1974. (Ref. 2115)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 100.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 559); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2115); max. published weight: 9,720 g (Ref. 40637)

Length at first maturity

L_m ?, range 54 - ? cm

Environment

Demersal; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 10 - 200 m (Ref. 41299)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 34°N - 15°N

Northwest Pacific: northeastern part of South China Sea (Philippines excluded) northward to Japan.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Body with many bluish dots when fresh. Shallow body, body depth 2 or more in SL. Transverse scales 6.5-7.5. All spines of dorsal fin tough and not elongated. Posterior margin of caudal fin black, lower margin white (Ref. 42199).

Occurs from 10 to 50 m depths, often on rough grounds, but also on softer bottoms. Also inhabits reefs (Ref. 9988). Adults migrate into shallower parts of their depth range to spawn in late spring and summer; juveniles occur mainly in the shallower areas. It is a popular food fish throughout its range. It is high-priced in Japan and used in various occasions such as wedding and festival. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, including echinoderms, worms, mollusks and crustaceans; also on fishes. Marketed live, fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled, boiled and baked (Ref. 9988). Cultivated in cages (Ref. 9988). Used in Chinese medicine (Ref. 12166).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: highly commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums


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