Large-eye Dentex
Dentex macrophthalmus
Also known as: Large-eyed Dentex, Reds, Sea Bream, Wallis Bay Reds
- Large-eyed Dentex
- Reds
- Sea Bream
- Wallis Bay Reds
Overview
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.
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Eastern Central Atlantic, Mediterranean
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Found on rock and sandy bottoms, descending to greater depths with growth.
Adult photos 1
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