Bulldog Dentex (Virididentex acromegalus)

Also known as Cape Verde Dentex, Sea Bream

Description

Also known as Cape Verde Dentex, Sea Bream.

Found on rocky bottoms of reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and fish.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 40-150m
Eastern Central Atlantic - Cape Verde

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.se/summary/8078

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