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