Oblada melanura
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Saddled seabream
Brandbrasse
Oblada
Oblade
Oblada
Occhiata
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 0 and 30 Meters.
- Very common 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 : 30 cm
- Maximum age known : 11 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : - Algae
- 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