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