Diplodus annularis

  • Annular seabream
  • Ringelbrasse
  • Sparaillon
  • Raspallón
  • Sparitiello

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 90 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 25 cm
  • Maximum age known : 7 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Sea worms - - Echinoderms - 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!