common two-banded seabream
Scientific name | Diplodus vulgaris |
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Descriptor | Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire |
Year of description | 1817 |
IUCN category | LC |
Family | Sparidae |
Genus | Diplodus |
Introduction
Diplodus vulgaris, commonly known as common two-banded seabream, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size22 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size22 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the common two-banded seabream ?
The common two-banded seabream measures between 22 and 45 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
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
The common two-banded seabream is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is carnivorous .
Although the common two-banded seabream is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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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Depth1 - 100 m
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
The common two-banded seabream is most often found at a depth between 1m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Sources & Contributions
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Bibliographic references
Reproductive biology of four Diplodusspecies Diplodus vulgaris, D. annularis,D. sargus sargus and D. puntazzo (Sparidae)in the Gulf of Tunis (central Mediterranean) - N. Mouine - P. Francour - M.H. Ktari - N. Chakroun-Marzouk - Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom - 2012.
SPARIDAE - K.E. Carpenter - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 0.