Alphestes afer
Sea bass
Mutton hamlet
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Hides among algae.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally living in a group
- Hides among algae.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 33 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : -
- The animal can show variable colouring
- The animal changes colour like a chameleon
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
