Umbrina cirrosa

Various fishes

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  • Shi drum
  • Ombrine côtière
  • Corvallo
  • Ombrina

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • 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 : 75 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing