White seabream
Diplodus sargus
Sighting evidence at Punta Secca, Tremiti Islands
One of the most abundant and visible fish in the Tremiti reserve, white seabream form large aggregations over rocky reef and posidonia transitions. They are omnivores, grazing on encrusting organisms and small invertebrates, and play a significant role in structuring benthic communities through their grazing pressure. The reserve protects them from fishing, and individuals grow to exceptional size — over 40 cm — making the shoals at Punta Secca far larger than on fished mainland reefs.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
White seabream is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.