SPARIDAE 



{Bream) 



The bream of the Red Sea resemble the Mediterranean sargus 

 in shape and habits. We came across the Sparus bifasciatus 

 most frequently in northern zones, and with two dark bands 

 around the snout and nape it is quite like the proper Sargus 

 vulgaris, except for its size (sometimes it weighs over four 

 pounds). The Manotaxis grandoculis with exaggeratedly big 

 eyes, as its name suggests, is less common than the sparus. It 

 is often encountered in almost still, small shoals in mid- water 

 in the inlets of the barrier. It is not difficult to catch. 



There are numerous representatives of the lithognathus 

 genus in the shallows of the channels of the Dahlaks. It is 

 difficult to take aim at these streamlined pouting fish because 

 they are constantly in a state of quick movement. 



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