Dentex gibbosus

Pink dentex
Dickkopf-Zahnbrasse
Denté bossu
Dentón
Dental de la corona

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 15 and 200 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
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - - Mollusks
The animal is a protandrous transsexual

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!