White seabream

The white seabream is a marine fish belonging to the Sparidae family. It is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean, where it inhabits rocky coastal areas, seagrass meadows, and sandy seabeds close to rocks.It has a deep, oval-shaped body with a silvery-grey colour and a distinctive black band at the base of the caudal fin. The head is relatively short, with a small mouth and strong teeth adapted for crushing hard-shelled prey. Its dorsal fin contains strong spines, while the body is covered with scales that give it a smooth, silvery appearance.The white seabream is an active fish that often moves in small groups, especially when feeding. Its diet consists mainly of molluscs, crustaceans, sea urchins, and other small marine organisms. It uses its powerful teeth to break open shells and crush the hard parts of its prey.

This species is well adapted to life in shallow coastal waters and is often encountered around rocky reefs, where it searches for food among the rocks and vegetation. It is also a popular target for recreational and professional fishing in the Mediterranean.