Habitat 
Depth 
Group 
Role 
Average sizeWHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
The axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne) has a slightly rounded snout and a slender body flattened from side to side. Its silvery-grey colouring sometimes has a pink sheen. Look for a dark spot at the top of the base of the pectoral fin, the side fin just behind the head.
WHERE DOES IT LIVE?
Just above sand or mud, the axillary seabream moves close to the bottom, often in small groups. Rocky areas are also among its habitats. Encounters generally range from a few metres to around a hundred metres, with deeper occurrence as well: position above the seabed matters alongside depth.
WHAT DOES IT EAT?
The axillary seabream searches for much of its food close to the bottom. Worms, molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms feature in its diet, with small fish also eaten. It can nevertheless seize prey in the water column. This flexibility explains why a feeding individual need not have its snout pointed towards sand.
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