Morocco Dentex
Dentex maroccanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–500 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This dentex hunts crustaceans and fish over gravel and rubble bottoms, ranging from about 20 down to 500 metres. It reaches roughly 45 centimetres, with its abundance shifting by depth across different latitudes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Dentex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273966.
FAQ
- How deep does the Morocco Dentex live?
- The Morocco Dentex (Dentex maroccanus) is typically found at 20–500 m.
- Is the Morocco Dentex dangerous to divers?
- The Morocco Dentex is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Morocco Dentex get?
- The Morocco Dentex grows to about 45 cm.