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