Diplodus vulgaris

  • Two-banded seabream
  • Zweibindenbrasse
  • Sar à tête noire
  • Sargo mojarra
  • Sarago comune

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 2 and 150 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 45 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