Spicara maena
Shahar Chaikin
Size range: 20-23 cm (26 cm) - Europe and Mediterranean Marine Fish Identification guide, Patrick Louisy
Common size: 10.3 FishBase
Habitat:
- Hard - rocky
- Soft - sand
- Vegetation - sea grass meadows
Water column position:
- Benthic - at night
- Pelagic-Neritic during day time
Schooling characteristics:
- Small to large groups
Colors & patterns: Focus on unique characteristics which distinguish the species from others, specify differences between:
- Females - shorter BD
- Males - longer BD and blue spots
Behavior:
- Whether the species is:
- Reef-associated - related to sites it inhabits
2. Activity:
- Diurnal
3. Approach:
- Indifferent
4. Unique behavior:
At night usually lies on the bottom, usually displays a marbled pattern
Native/Exotic:
Native
EM notes:
None
May be confused with:
