Large-eye Dentex (Dentex macrophthalmus)

Also known as Large-eyed Dentex, Reds, Sea Bream, Wallis Bay Reds

Description

Also known as Large-eyed Dentex, Reds, Sea Bream, Wallis Bay Reds.

Found on rock and sandy bottoms, descending to greater depths with growth. They migrate between coast and deeper waters in accordance with conditions and life cycles.
They feed on crustaceans, fish and plankton.
Length - 65cm
Depth - 30-500m
Widespread Eastern Central Atlantic, 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.se/summary/Dentex-macrophthalmus.html

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