Black Seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–300 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This seabream forages over seagrass, rock and sand down to about 300 metres, often in large schools. It eats both seaweed and small crustaceans, and every fish starts life female before some switch to male as they grow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Spondyliosoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127066.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Seabream live?
- The Black Seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) is typically found at 5–300 m.
- Is the Black Seabream dangerous to divers?
- The Black Seabream is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Seabream get?
- The Black Seabream grows to about 60 cm.