Diplodus cervinus

  • Zebra seabream
  • Zebrabrasse
  • Sar tambour;Sar à grosses lèvres
  • Sargo breado
  • Sarago faraone

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 10 and 300 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

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 : 55 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) :
    • -Sport or local fishing