Author: (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)
FBname: Red seabream
Comments: 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).