Size range: Max. length 25 cm( FishBase) | 18-25 cm (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
Common size: Length at Maturity 11-15 cm (Fishbase).
Depth range: 0-10 m (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
Habitat: Specify the title (Hard, Soft or Vegetation) and the type:
- Hard - rocky
- found inshore, at mouths of rivers and sewage effluents.
Water column position:
- Neritic
Schooling characteristics:
- Small groups
Colors & patterns:
- Upper lip very deep (almost eye diameter), it's lower edge streaked
- Ventral profile of head shows distinct "chin" angle
- Dorsal fins smaller than anal fins
- prominent belly
Behavior:
- (TBC)
2. Activity:
- (TBC)
3. Approach:
- (TBC)
4. Unique behavior:
5. Feeding characteristic - (TBC)
Native/Exotic:
EM notes: