Sparus Collection

Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (endangered), redtail parrotfish, Sparisoma chrysopterum, and the Rhone apron
FLO4655297 Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (endangered), redtail parrotfish, Sparisoma chrysopterum, and the Rhone apron, Zingel asper (critically endangered)

Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus, and three-striped whiptail
FLO4655275 Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus, and three-striped whiptail, Pentapodus trivittatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Thousand of Gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) inside a sea cage used for aquaculture, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Gilthead seabream, white seabream, picarel and Rays bream
Gilthead seabream, Sparus aurata 26, white seabream, Diplodus sargus sargus 27, picarel, Spicara maena 28, and Rays bream, Brama brama 29

Pandora fish and picarel
Pandora fish, Pagellus erythrinus (Sparus erythrinus), and picarel, Spicara smaris (Sparus smaris). Handcolored engraving by Teillard after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Black margate, Anisotremus surinamensis (Trimaculated spare, Sparus trimaculatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (Semifasciated sparus, Sparus semifasciatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Large-eye dentex, Dentex macrophthalmus (Great-eyed sparus, Sparus macrophthalmus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pandora fish, Pagellus erythrinus (Rose sparus, Sparus erythrinus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Redstriped eartheater, Geophagus surinamensis (Surinam sparus, Sparus surinamensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Spanish hogfish, Bodianus rufus (Falcated sparus, Sparus falcatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blackeye thicklip, Hemigymnus melapterus (Black-finned sparus, Sparus melanopterus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Nassau grouper, redtail parrotfish and the Rhone apron
Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (endangered), redtail parrotfish, Sparisoma chrysopterum, and the Rhone apron, Zingel asper (critically endangered)

Damsel fish, ringtail pike cichlid and redbreasted wrasse
Damsel fish, Sparus chromis, ringtail pike cichlid, Crenicichla saxatilis, and redbreasted wrasse, Cheilinus fasciatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Atlantic pomfret, deep-bodied mojarra
Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus, and three-striped whiptail, Pentapodus trivittatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Grey triggerfish and Moray eel, lower jaws
Grey triggerfish, Balistes capriscus 1, Moray eel, Muraena species 4, lower jawbones of sea bream, Sparus aurata 2, and great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias 3

Gilt-head seabream, Sparus aurata
Gilt-head seabream or lunulated gilt-head, Sparus aurata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Common dentex, Dentex dentex. Vulnerable. (Four-toothed sparus, Sparus dentex). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama (Rays toothed gilt-head, Sparus raii). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Common Sea Bream, or Brean, with a range of Latin names, including Sparus aurata, Pagellus centrodontus, and Sparus centrodontus. Date: 1862

Sparus aurata, or Gilt-Head Bream, with a gold bar marking between the eyes. Date: 1862

Dentex dentex, or Common Dentex. Date: 1862

Lunulated gilthead or gilt-head sea bream, Sparus aurata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Beautiful or red sparus, striped or cuckoo wrasse, Labrus bimaculatus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Picture No. 11676294
Redbanded Seabream inside cave (composite image) Date:

Picture No. 11676291
Gilthead Seabream (composite image) Date:

Sparus, four-toothed, Sparus dentex, British fishes, Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837, (Author)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Sparus, the majestic Gilt-head bream, thrives within the confines of sea cages used for aquaculture. These underwater sanctuaries house thousands of these exquisite fish, including Gilthead seabream, white seabream, picarel and Rays bream. Pandora fish and picarel also find solace in these nurturing environments alongside their Sparus companions. The Black margate and Nassau grouper add a touch of diversity to this aquatic community. As we delve deeper into the depths of this sea cage, we encounter the captivating Large-eye dentex and Pandora fish with their vibrant hues. The Redstriped eartheater gracefully swims among them while the Spanish hogfish adds a splash of fiery red to this mesmerizing tableau. The Blackeye thicklip stands out with its unique appearance amidst its fellow inhabitants - Nassau grouper, redtail parrotfish, and the Rhone apron. Together they create an enchanting tapestry beneath the surface. Intriguing species like Damsel fish, ringtail pike cichlid, and redbreasted wrasse complete this diverse ecosystem within the sea cage. Each one contributing to its delicate balance. Within these submerged walls lies a thriving world where Sparus reigns supreme alongside an array of fascinating marine life. Their presence not only sustains our appetite but also reminds us of nature's incredible beauty that lies beneath our oceans' shimmering surface.