Diplodus Levantinus
📖 Overview
Found from shallow water to 50 m depth, usually on sand bottom near rocks; while juveniles are found above sandy substrate near rocks at depths of 0.2-2 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13; Vertebrae: 23. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XI-XII,10-16; A III,11-13; pectoral fin rays 15-17; gill rakers on first gill arch 6-9 + 8-12; upper and lower jaws with a single row of 4 incisors on each side, followed by molariform teeth, total of 16-19 in the upper jaw and 12-14 in the lower jaw, with the molariforms of the upper jaw separated from the incisors by a wide gap; in adults, sides of the body with 8 vertical bars of equal width, also present even in large adults, followed by a broad bar on caudal peduncle, which usually nearly reaches the ventral margin of the caudal peduncle .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diplodus Levantinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Diplodus Levantinus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Diplodus Levantinus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m . Subtropical; 34°N - 32°N, 34°E - 35°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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