Size range: Max. 70 cm(Fishbase + Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
Common size: 33-40 cm , common 25 (Fishbase) | 50-60 cm (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
Depth range: 1-30 (1- 150) m (Fishbase) | 10-30m (1-150) (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
Habitat: Specify the title (Hard, Soft or Vegetation) and the type:
- Soft - sand
- Vegetation - sea grass
- Found in all substrates (Particularly where rocky and sandy bottoms meet (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
Water column position:
- Demersal (Fishbase)
Schooling characteristics:
- Solitary
- Small groups
Colors & patterns: Focus on unique characteristics which distinguish the species from others, specify differences between:
- A Golden Band on Forehead, between eyes (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
- Large vertical irregular blotch behind eye (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
- Back Greyish, rather beige in young, sides silvery (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
- Tail Margin Black (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
- Body tall, with large black spot on the gill cover. (Fishbase)
- Snout more than twice as long as the eye diameter (Fishbase)
- Juveniles 2-4cm: Vertical streaks (Fishes of Europe and the Mediterranean)
Behavior:
- Reef-associated - related to sites it inhabits
2. Activity:
- Diurnal
- Nocturnal
- Both
- Crepuscular
3. Approach:
- Shy
- Indifferent
4. Unique behavior:
5. Feeding characteristic - Mainly carnivorous, accessorily herbivorous Feed on shellfish, including mussels and oysters (Fishbase)
Native/Exotic:
EM notes: (TBC)
Photo by Shevy Rothman