Anthias anthias
Sea bass
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Swallowtail seaperch
Rötling
Barbier
Tres colas
Castagnola rossa
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 15 and 200 Meters.
- Common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Zooplankton
- The animal is a protogynous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.