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Common two-banded seabream (Diplodus vulgaris)

Key facts

Scientific name
Diplodus vulgaris
Common name
Common two-banded seabream
Category
Fish
Family
Sparidae
Genus
Diplodus
Size
18–30 cm
Depth
0–90 m
IUCN status
Least concern (LC)
Danger level
Harmless
Habitats
rocky, reef, sand
Behaviours
schooling
Ocean zones
East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Diplodus vulgaris reaches 30 cm. Silver body recognizable by two characteristic dark bands: a wide one across the nape and one on the caudal peduncle, framing a pale flank. Gregarious, forms dense schools. Common from 0 to 90 m on all bottom types, with a broader range than D. sargus. Omnivorous. Frequent in marine protected areas.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Common two-banded seabream?
Common two-banded seabream (Diplodus vulgaris) reaches 18–30 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Common two-banded seabream?
Common two-banded seabream is found between 0–90 m deep.
Is the Common two-banded seabream dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Common two-banded seabream?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Common two-banded seabream?
Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Diplodus

  • Diplodus puntazzo - Sharpsnout seabream
  • Diplodus annularis - Annular seabream
  • Diplodus sargus - White seabream
  • Diplodus cervinus - Zebra seabream
  • Diplodus bellottii - Senegal seabream

Other species in the family Sparidae

  • Spicara smaris - Picarel
  • Spicara maena - Blotched picarel
  • Oblada melanura - Saddled seabream
  • Boops boops - Bogue
  • Spondyliosoma cantharus - Black seabream
  • Pagrus pagrus - Common seabream

Sources

  • Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127054)
  • Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
  • Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5210979)
  • Conservation: IUCN Red List
  • Encyclopedia: Wikipedia