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Meagre

Argyrosomus regius

Meagre (Argyrosomus regius)Common
Fishcarnivore

The meagre is a silvery to brownish fish with a striking yellow mouth, found in the eastern Atlantic and parts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas. It’s a member of the croaker family, known for its size and pearly sheen.

  • Its mouth glows yellow, standing out against its silver or brown scales.
  • This fish belongs to the Sciaenidae family, which includes croakers and drums.
  • It thrives in both the Atlantic Ocean and the enclosed waters of the Mediterranean.
OceanEuropeAfrica
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Argyrosomus regius
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Europe, Africa
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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