How big is the Meagre?

Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) reaches 50–230 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Meagre?

Meagre is found between 15–300 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Meagre?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Meagre?

Found in: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Meagre (Argyrosomus regius)

Key facts

Scientific name: Argyrosomus regius
Common name: Meagre
Category: Fish
Family: Sciaenidae
Genus: Argyrosomus
Size: 50–230 cm
Depth: 15–300 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water, sand
Behaviours: schooling, fast-moving
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Argyrosomus regius reaches 2.3 m and 100 kg. Giant Sciaenidae (Sciaenidae) Mediterranean and East temperate Atlantic. Fusiform silver body with golden reflections, pale lateral line, large mouth. Capable of emitting low audible sounds (drumming) characteristic of Sciaenidae. Lives from 15 to 300 m in coastal schools or solitary, predator of small pelagics. Highly sought sport fishing trophy (sportfish, up to 30 kg trophy). Important developing aquaculture. Iconic wide-angle photo subject of large Med estuarine and lagoon schools.

Photo of Meagre

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Meagre?: Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) reaches 50–230 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Meagre?: Meagre is found between 15–300 m deep.
Is the Meagre dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Meagre?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Meagre?: Found in: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Sciaenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127007)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5212437)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia