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Sharpsnout seabream
Diplodus puntazzo
Ούγαινα – Χιόνα

Sustainability Status

Currently considered sustainable

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Good choice – Consumption of this species is currently considered sustainable

Legal

Minimum Size

18cm

Prohibited Consumption Period

–

Sustainable

Minimum Size

18cm

Avoid Consumption Period

September – November

Advice for Consumption

Consumption of this species is currently considered sustainable. Greek legislation sets no closed season, leaving juvenile and spawning fish completely unprotected. Choose responsibly by respecting sustainable size limits and avoiding consumption during the breeding season.

Archipelagos Tips

Choosing larger, mature fish helps reduce fishing pressure on juvenile individuals.

Common names

FR

Sar à museau pointu

it

Sarago pizzuto

es

Sargo picudo

tr

Sivriburun karagöz

pt

Sargo-bicudo

nl

Spitsnuitzeebrasem

de

Spitzbrasse

toxicity

This species is safe to consume.

iucn info

Least concern (LC)

Description

Thin lips and pointed snout. It has gray transversal stripes, between 6-7 dark stripes and between 5-7 light stripes. Silverish-gray body. A wide fading band on the caudal peduncle. The tail is edged with a black margin. There is a dark mark at base of pectoral fin. It looks like Diplodus sargus (White seabream) known for its pale coloration and can be found in similar rocky and seagrass habitats.

Did you know?

The sharpsnout seabream extends its fins during the night to ward off potential predators while sleeping!

Ecological Aspects

Diet

Omnivore. Feeds on seaweeds, worms, mollusks and shrimps.

habitat

Benthopelagic. Lives in coastal waters on sandy or rocky bottoms. Youth may live in brackish water.

Max size & depth range

Max length: 60 cm Max weight: 1.7 kg Depth range: 0 – 150 m

breeding & Growth

Gonochoric (seperate sexes). Spawning occurs by the end of summer, into autumn. Growth Rate: Slow (k = 0.16 yr⁻¹)

Longevity & presence

Lifespan: 8 – 10 years. Max reported age: 18 years. Distribution: Mediterranean, Strait of Gibraltar, Black Sea, Eastern Atlantic and South Africa.

appearance changes

Patterns become less distinct as an adult.

Reproductive Cycle

Egg count: 82,650 to 887,259 eggs. Reproductive cycle: numerous times per season.
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Good choice – Consumption of this species is currently considered sustainable

Illegal species – Fishing, selling and consumption of this species is illegal

Fishstocks – Declining due to overexploitation

Think before you eat – This species faces increasing pressures and should only be consumed responsibly

Bad choice – Consumption of this species is unsustainable

Health concerns –
Can accumulate dangerously high levels of toxic substances harmful to health

Alien / Invasive – This species is not from this region and can have a negative impact on the ecosystem and threaten local biodiversity, so it is sustainable to eat

Aquafarms – You will commonly find this species coming from aquafarms