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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

Sharpsnout seabream

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

Often glimpsed near walls and seagrass beds, the Sharpsnout seabream stands out through its tapered head and black ring near the tail. Wary but curious, it inspects rocks for sea urchins, shellfish and crustaceans.

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

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The Sharpsnout seabream is recognised by its elongated head ending in a distinctly tapered snout. Its body is oval and compressed at the sides, silvery grey with metallic reflections. It has several faint vertical bands and a dark ring-shaped mark at the base of the tail. Its dentition combines cutting teeth at the front and crushing teeth at the back, adapted to a varied diet.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It is mainly found near the coast, on rocky seabeds, in seagrass beds and over mixed areas. It frequents shallow water but may also descend deeper depending on the season, with adults often observed deeper than the young.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It mainly feeds on benthic invertebrates such as molluscs, crustaceans and sea urchins. It can also consume algae, especially when young, making it a fish with a varied diet.

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