Description

Also known as Mojarra, Seabream, Twoband Bream.

Found singly or in small schools, over rocks and sandy areas rich in algae growth.
They feed on crustaceans, molluscs and worms.
Juveniles found in seagrass beds.
Length - 45cm
Depth - 0-160m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, Black Sea, Mediterranean

Porgies are found in tropical as well as cooler waters, and are bottom-dwelling carnivores. Most species possess grinding, molar-like teeth, for eating crustaceans. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/Diplodus-vulgaris.html