Dicentrarchus labrax
Open-sea hunters
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European seabass
Gemeiner Seebarsch
Bar commun;Loup
Lubina
Lupu
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally found in the open sea.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 100 cm
- Maximum age known : 30 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - Shrimps -
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!