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