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Species catalogue
Porgy
Order
Eupecaria
Family
Sparidae
Marine fish with regularly ossified skeleton. Oval body, elongated, high and compressed. Pointed nose. Teeth of two types: incisive incisors, directed forward and frequently peeking outwards, and molars. Bright silver grey color, with darker head and back, with 12-13 black cross bands, alternating in width and intensity. A black spot on the caudal peduncle, in the shape of a saddle. A black spot on the axilla of the pectoral fins. Fins dorsal, caudal and anal greyish, with black border. Up to 50 cm in length.
Characteristics
FAO code
SHR
SHR
Specie
Diplodus puntazzo
Diplodus puntazzo
Type
Blue fish
Blue fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
- Area 47: the Southeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
Fishing seasons
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
International denominations
Germany
Spitzbrasse
France
Sar à museau pointu
Italy
Sarago pizzuto
Portugal
Sargo
United Kingdom
Porgy
Fishing areas
Fishing arts
Aquaculture
Gillnets
Hooks
Pots and traps
Trawls
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