Saddled bream
Oblada melanura
Sighting evidence at Cap Morgiou Wall, Marseille Calanques
Saddled bream are small, sociable fish that form shimmering schools at reef edges and walls, their silver bodies marked by a distinctive black saddle at the tail base. They feed on zooplankton and small invertebrates in the water column and serve as important prey for larger predators including grouper and amberjack. Their consistent presence at Cap Morgiou reflects the healthy mid-trophic structure supported by the reserve's no-take zone.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Saddled bream is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.