Think before consuming this species, and always respect sustainable sizes and breeding seasons. Eat responsibly. Due to the Near Threatened IUCN classification level, it is particularly important to respect the sustainable size shown.

While Pagellus bogaraveo is not inherently toxic, its parasites such as Anisakis spp. may infect the fish and cause allergic reactions and anisakiosis in humans if consumed.

Large black spot at origin of lateral line and a dark red bloths at base of pectoral fin base. Snout shorter than the eye diameter. Fusiformal/normal body shape. Brownish-red fins. Looks like: Pagellus erythrinus (Pandora): same body shape and color. Pagellus acarne (Axillary Seabream): similar shape & habitat. Pagrus pagrus (Red Porgy, Common Seabream): similar robust, pink body.

It’s a ram ventilator, meaning it can’t bite and must swallow its prey whole!