Fish library

Common Dentex Dentex dentex

A predatory bream of Mediterranean reefs with prominent canine teeth.

• Family: Sparidae
• Rarity: Rare
• Average length: 60 cm
• Max length: 100 cm
• Max weight: 16 kg
• Habitat: reef
• Regions: mediterranean, atlantic-east
• Edible: yes

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It is a top target for jigging and live-bait fishing in the Mediterranean.

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