The Threadfin Bream is a brightly coloured family of smallish fish many of which are ideal for use in surimi, due to its mild-sweet flavour. The fish lives in the shallow tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific and can grow up to 40cm.

Scientific Name: Nemipterus furcosus

Market Name: Whiptail Bream, False Snappers

The Threadfin Bream is a carniverous demersal fish, seeking food in the form of small fishes and crustaceans from the sea bed.