Zebra seabream
📖 Overview
Benthopelagic on the shelf, on rocky bottoms from 30 to 80 m depth, but may also occur down to 300 m on muddy bottoms. Forms schools of 4 or 5 individuals of different sizes. Omnivorous, feeds on small invertebrates and seaweeds .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Zebra seabream is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zebra seabream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Zebra seabream is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Also Ref. 4781.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; oceanodromous ; depth range 30 - 300 m . Subtropical; 47°N - 35°S, 19°W - 36°E South Africa including Madeira and the Canary islands, but absent from Cape Verde, off Senegal and the Gulf of Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates and seaweeds (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charax cervinus | Lowe | 1838 | Synonym |
| Diplodus cervinus cervinus | - | - | Synonym |
| Diplodus trifasciatus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Sargus cervinus | Lowe | 1838 | Synonym |
| Sargus trifasciatus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Sparus trifasciatus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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