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Gilthead Seabream

In Dive.Explo360: Mediterranean · Northeast Atlantic · Atlantic Ocean · Black Sea

Elegant with its golden mark between the eyes, the gilthead seabream catches the eye. Often wary, it explores seagrass beds and sandy seabeds in search of shellfish and sea urchins, which it crushes with ease.

Habitat de Gilthead Seabream Habitat
Wreck, Sand, Seagrass meadow, Rocky habitat
Profondeur de Gilthead Seabream Depth
1-150 m
Groupe biologique de Gilthead Seabream Group
Demersal fish
Rôle écologique de Gilthead Seabream Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The gilthead seabream is a robust fish with an oval body, slightly flattened at the sides. Its silvery colour is darker on the back and reflects light well.It is easy to recognise by the golden band between its eyes, bordered by darker areas, as well as a visible black spot near the gill covers. Its tail has a black border and its lips are thick.Its teeth are distinctive: it has sharp teeth at the front and broad, strong teeth at the back, adapted for crushing.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

The gilthead seabream mainly lives near the coast in shallow water. It inhabits sandy seabeds, Posidonia seagrass beds, lagoons and estuaries.Young fish often live in sheltered areas, sometimes with low salinity, while adults are more often found at sea, alone or in small groups.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

The gilthead seabream mainly eats bottom-dwelling animals such as shellfish, crustaceans and sea urchins.Its powerful teeth allow it to break very hard shells. It also sometimes eats worms or small fish.

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