Two-Banded Seabream

Diplodus vulgaris can reach a length of about 45 cm and weight of 1.3 kg. Body is generally grey-silver, with two well-defined vertical black bands, one close to the gills and one in the rear of the body, just before the base of the caudal fin. Another black stripe, less pronounced, is present near the eyes. There are golden lines along the body, typically on the back. Lips are rather thick. In each jaw there are 8 narrow, light-brownish incisors.