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Annular seabream

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

Often observed in small groups above seagrass beds, the Annular seabream catches the eye with its silver reflections and fine golden lines. Despite its modest size, it plays an important role by exploring the seabed for small prey hidden in sediment.

Habitat de Annular seabream Habitat
Wreck, Sand, Maerl, Rocky habitat
Profondeur de Annular seabream Depth
1-90 m
Groupe biologique de Annular seabream Group
Demersal fish
Rôle écologique de Annular seabream Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The Annular seabream is a small fish with an oval body flattened at the sides, generally less than 20 cm long. It is silver with fine golden lines on its flanks. Its fins tend towards yellow and a black ring-shaped mark is visible at the base of the tail, making it easy to recognise. It often lives in groups of varying tightness, moving near the bottom.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

The Annular seabream frequents shallow coastal waters. It is mainly found on sandy seabeds, in seagrass beds or in areas mixing sand and rocks. It generally moves between the surface and about thirty metres, staying close to the bottom.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

This fish mainly feeds on small invertebrates living in the seabed, such as worms, crustaceans and small molluscs. It searches the substrate for prey and may accidentally swallow plant fragments without these forming a significant part of its diet.

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