Common dentex
Dentex dentex
VulnerablePhoto: michael_bommerer · CC BY 4.0
Fishcarnivore
The porgy, also known as the common dentex, is a silvery fish that thrives in the Mediterranean Sea and parts of the Atlantic. Prized for its tasty flesh, it faces threats from overfishing, landing it on the vulnerable species list. This fish is part of the seabream family, known for their sturdy bodies and coastal habitats.
- Belongs to the Sparidae family, which includes seabreams and porgies.
- Found in the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea.
- Considered vulnerable due to significant population declines from fishing.
OceanEurope
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Dentex dentex
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Europe
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Vulnerable (VU)