Diplodus annularis

Size range: 15-18 cm

Common size: 13 cm (max: 27.5 cm)

Depth range: 1-20 (max: 100 m)

Habitat: Vegetation - sea grass, mostly.

Occasionally: Hard - rocky, Soft - sand

Water column position: Supra-benthic

Schooling characteristics: Solitary

Colors & patterns: The body is deep and compressed.

The overall color is silvery.

Pelvic fins and the anterior part of the anal fin are usually yellow.

A single dark ring-like bans around caudal peduncle.

• Juveniles - may appear completely golden-yellowish

Behavior:

1. Whether the species is: Reef-associated - related to sites it inhabit

2. Activity:?

• Diurnal
• Nocturnal
• Both
• Crepuscular

3. Approach: Shy

4. Unique behavior: -

5. Feeding characteristic: Worms, crustaceans, mollusks, echinoderms and hydrozoans

Native/Exotic: Native

EM notes: -

May be confused with: