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!