Diplodus puntazzo

  • Sharpsnout seabream
  • Spitzbrasse
  • Sar tambour;Sar à museau pointu
  • Sargo picudo
  • Sarago pizzuto

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 1 and 150 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 60 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Omnivorous
  • 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!