Spondyliosoma cantharus

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Black seabream
Streifenbrasse
Dorade grise
Pargo chopa
Sargo grosso

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
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 seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 5 and 300 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 60 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
Diet : Algae -
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

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