Grey large-eye bream (Gymnocranius griseus) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 15–80 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs all year.
Scientific name: Gymnocranius griseus · Water: Saltwater · Season: All year
Size: up to 35 cm
The grey large-eye bream works sheltered coastal bays and sand-and-mud slopes below about 20 m, and is a regular catch of coastal trawlers. Juveniles move into shallow estuarine algae reefs. It sometimes forms schools, feeds on bottom-living invertebrates and matures at 15-17 cm. Commonly about 25 cm, up to 35 cm. It takes a handline, and is sold both fresh and dried; a fairly valuable fish carried in Hong Kong live fish markets.
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