How big is the Senegal seabream?

Senegal seabream (Diplodus bellottii) reaches 10–25 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Senegal seabream?

Senegal seabream is found between 0–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Senegal seabream?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Senegal seabream?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Senegal seabream (Diplodus bellottii)

Key facts

Scientific name: Diplodus bellottii
Common name: Senegal seabream
Category: Fish
Family: Sparidae
Genus: Diplodus
Size: 10–25 cm
Depth: 0–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sand, seagrass
Behaviours: schooling
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Diplodus bellottii reaches 25 cm. Small tropical East Atlantic seabream with silver body with several diffuse dark vertical bars on flanks and characteristic black ring on caudal peduncle. Distribution Mauritania to Cape Verde and Guinea. Lives in schools from 0 to 50 m on sand, seagrass and coastal rocky areas. Tropical cousin of numerous Mediterranean Diplodus (D. annularis batch 15, D. sargus, D. puntazzo batch 15). Local artisanal fishery. Discreet photo subject in coastal schools.

Photo of Senegal seabream

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Senegal seabream?: Senegal seabream (Diplodus bellottii) reaches 10–25 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Senegal seabream?: Senegal seabream is found between 0–50 m deep.
Is the Senegal seabream dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Senegal seabream?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Senegal seabream?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Diplodus

Other species in the family Sparidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127050)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5210969)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia