How big is the Common seabream?

Common seabream (Pagrus pagrus) reaches 35–91 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Common seabream?

Common seabream is found between 10–250 m deep.

Where can you find the Common seabream?

Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Common seabream (Pagrus pagrus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pagrus pagrus
Common name: Common seabream
Category: Fish
Family: Sparidae
Genus: Pagrus
Size: 35–91 cm
Depth: 10–250 m
IUCN status: Endangered (EN)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, sand
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Pagrus pagrus reaches 91 cm and 10 kg. Imposing sea bream silvery-pink to light red with blue reflections on back, powerful canine-like teeth for crushing shells. Lives from 10 to 250 m on rocks and shell sands of East Atlantic, Mediterranean and West Atlantic. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Listed EN in Atlantic following stock collapse. In Macaronesia, one of the iconic and popular spearfishing catches. Highly prized flesh.

Photo of Common seabream

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Common seabream?: Common seabream (Pagrus pagrus) reaches 35–91 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Common seabream?: Common seabream is found between 10–250 m deep.
Is the Common seabream dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Common seabream?: IUCN status: Endangered (EN).
Where can you find the Common seabream?: Found in: Caribbean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the family Sparidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 127063)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5210913)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia