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!