Dentex dentex

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  • Common dentex
  • Zahnbrasse
  • Denté commun
  • Dentón
  • Dentato

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 200 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 100 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - Mollusks -

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!