Banded seabream

Diplodus fasciatus

The banded seabream is a species of marine fish of the family Sparidae. The species was first described as "Sargus fasciatus" by Achille Valenciennes in 1830 (Cuvier & Valenciennes).
Banded seabream - Diplodus fasciatus Diving in Sal, Cabo Verde.  Banded seabream,Cape Verde,Diplodus fasciatus,Fall,Geotagged

Appearance

This benthopelagic fish grows to an average length of 30 cm, maximum 45 cm. It feeds predominantly on small invertebrates.

Distribution

The fish inhabits rocky bottoms in waters down to 100 metres depth. It occurs in the eastern Atlantic, off the coast of Cape Verde.

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Status: Least concern
EX EW CR EN VU NT LC
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderPerciformes
FamilySparidae
GenusDiplodus
SpeciesD. fasciatus
Photographed in
Cabo Verde