FishverifiedLeast Concern

Sparus aurata

Linnaeus, 1758

Gilthead

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

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About

Habitat

Demersal

Depth

1–150 m

Max size

70 cm

Max weight

17.2 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

11 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Sparidae

Where to find it

common

occasional

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