Dicentrarchus labrax
| Scientific name | Dicentrarchus labrax |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Moronidae |
| Genus | Dicentrarchus |
Introduction
Dicentrarchus labrax is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity30 year
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ShapeOval
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Longevity30 year
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ShapeOval
How to recognize Dicentrarchus labrax ?
Dicentrarchus labrax measures between 50 and 100 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Dicentrarchus labrax is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is carnivorous .
Although Dicentrarchus labrax is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesNo
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 100 m
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FlowStrong and Medium
Biotope presentation
Dicentrarchus labrax is most often found at a depth between 0m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
The Fishipedia team and specialist contributors are committed to providing high-quality content. However, although the information comes from scientific sources or testimonials from specialists, the cards may contain inaccuracies.
Benoit Chartrer
Marc Raggi
Silvia Gomez
Bibliographic references
Cycle sexuel et fécondité du LoupDicentrarchus labrax - - 0.
PRODUCTION DE JUVENILES DE BAR (Dicentrarchs labrax) EN MARAIS - O. Boussard - v. Buchet - H. Palvadeau - - 1995.
Partners
Same genus
Dicentrarchus punctatus
Moronidae
Species of the same biotope
