Southern Ray's Bream
Brama australis
Also known as: Southern Rays Bream
About This Species
This is a deep-water pelagic fish of the cold Southern Ocean, typically encountered well offshore around southern South America and other cool southern waters rather than from shore. Most sightings come from commercial or research fishing operations rather than casual observation, since it lives at depth and does not frequent shallow or coastal habitats. There is no reliable shore-based or snorkel viewing opportunity for this species.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- Because encounters with this species happen almost entirely through fishing rather than observation, the relevant guidance is to follow the fisheries regulations and catch limits of whichever country's waters are being fished, which vary considerably across the Southern Ocean.
- If released or handled, minimise time out of water and handling stress.
- Where you are unsure of a specific quota or rule, defer to the local fisheries authority rather than assuming a figure.
NEPerciformesBramidae
Seasonal Activity
233,571 sightings · 2000–2024
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Bramidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.