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White sea bream (Lat. Diplodus sargus). Coastal species, lives in schools above rocky coast with caves and crevices. Haunts to 50 m deep and grows till 45 cm (2,5 kg), common 20-25 cm. Juveniles leave in brackish waters. Its colours is metallic silver and gray. All vertical stripes it has fade and almost disappear in the adults, ready to appear again or to intensify during the sleep and when the animal is scared, clear sign that they have a mimetic role. Feeds with invertebrates and algae. During spawning season, distinct sargo pair up. The sea temperature influences their spawning. Sargo’s are capable of having both reproductive organs. It starts its life as a male and turns female later on. Catches by trammel nets, fish-traps, harpoons and handlines.

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Local name

Sarag

English name

White sea bream

Scientific name

Diplodus sargus

Did you know?

Vertical stripes appear during the sleep or when animal is scared.

Weight

Up to 1kg

Length

Up to 0.45m

Life span

10 years

Nutrition

Feeds with invertebrates and algae

Type of diet

Omnivorous

IUCN vulnerability status

Least Concern (IUCN Red List)

Distribution

It is found in the Mediterranean Sea, southwestern Black Sea; eastern Atlantic from Canary Islands and Madeira north to Brittany (France); Angola.

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