Pagellus acarne

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  • Axillary seabream
  • Achselfleckbrasse
  • Pageot acarné
  • Aligote
  • Pagello bastardo

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 500 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 35 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Sea worms - Mollusks -
  • The animal is a protandrous 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!