Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
Sighting evidence at Pabuç Burnu Wreck Site, Bodrum
Dentex patrol the open water above and around the wreck site in hunting groups of 3 to 12 individuals, using the elevated structure as a landmark and the associated baitfish concentrations as a food source. Their powerful build, forked tail, and prominent canine teeth make them unmistakable, and close encounters at depth are a regular highlight of wreck dives here. They are more active in the early morning before dive traffic builds.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Common Dentex is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.