Gilthead (Sparus aurata)

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Sparus aurata

Linnaeus, 1758

Gilthead

Also known as: Gilt-Head Bream, Gilthead Seabream, Gilt-Head Seabream, Silver Seabream, Snapper

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Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Sparidae

Where to find it

common

SloveniaTurkey

occasional

AlbaniaCroatiaGreeceTunisia

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