Diplodus cervinus

Photo by Shevy Rothman

Size range: 40-55 cm

Common size: 40-45 cm

Depth range:10-50 m (0-300 m)

Habitat:

• Hard - rocky

Water column position:

• Supra-benthic

Schooling characteristics:

• Solitary

• Small groups in protected areas, where dozens of individuals may spmetimes gather in large shoals.

Colors & patterns: Focus on unique characteristics which distinguish the species from others, specify differences between:

• Broad dark vertical bars, but belly pale

• Big lips

• Pelvic fins more or less intensely brown

• Body deep and compressed'of same proportions in adults

Behavior:

1. Whether the species is:

• Reef-associated - related to sites it inhabits

2. Activity:?

• Diurnal

• Nocturnal

• Both

• Crepuscular

3. Approach:

• Bald

4. Unique behavior: A concise description of any unique behavior (breeding, nesting, cleaning etc.).

5. Feeding characteristic - omnivore

Native

EM notes: description of special east Mediterranean characteristics.