# Gilt-head bream (*Sparus aurata*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) is a bony fish in the family Sparidae, within the order Perciformes. It was named by Linnaeus, 1758, and is also called Snapper, Gilthead, Silver seabream, Gilthead seabream and Gilt-head seabream. Its global IUCN Red List category is Least Concern (LC), which is not an IUCN threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | marine |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Perciformes
- family: Sparidae
- genus: Sparus
- species: *Sparus aurata* Linnaeus, 1758

Synonyms: *Aurata aurata*, *Chrysophris aurata*, *Chrysophrys aurata*, *Chrysophrys aurata*, *Chrysophrys aurathus*, *Chrysophrys auratus*, *Chrysophrys crassirostris*, *Chrysoprys aurata*, *Pagrus auratus*, *Sparus auratus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the gilt-head bream?

The gilt-head bream is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Sparidae in the order Perciformes.

### What is the scientific name of the gilt-head bream?

Its scientific name is Sparus aurata. It is placed in the genus Sparus.

### Is the gilt-head bream endangered?

No. Its global IUCN Red List category is Least Concern (LC), which is not an IUCN threatened category.

### Who named the gilt-head bream and when?

The gilt-head bream was named by Linnaeus, 1758.

### What other names does the gilt-head bream have?

Other English names are Snapper, Gilthead, Silver seabream, Gilthead seabream and Gilt-head seabream.

### What class does the gilt-head bream belong to?

It belongs to the class Teleostei, in the phylum Chordata and kingdom Animalia.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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