Callanthias ruber

Sea bass

Parrot seaperch
Papageienbarsch
Vlaggebaars
Barbier-perroquet
Papagayo
Canario rotondo

Distribution

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 50 and 500 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 60 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest