Description

Also known as Oman Porgy, Seabream.

Found in schools, over deep water, mud and rocky bottoms, of the continental shelf.
They feed on small invertebrates and seaweeds.
Length - 55cm
Depth - 30-300m
Widespread Eastern 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/Diplodus-cervinus