Banded Sea Bream
Diplodus vulgaris
Sighting evidence at Sarsala Bay, Fethiye / Göcek
Photo: Philippe Guillaume · CC BY
Dense schools patrol the transition zone between rocky outcrops and open sand, foraging on invertebrates and algae. They are important grazers that keep algal growth in check across the shallower reef zones. At Sarsala they form mixed schools with salema, creating dramatic fish aggregations visible from the surface.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Banded Sea Bream is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.