Distribution:

Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to Angola, including the southwestern Mediterranean, Madeira, and the Canary Islands.

Biology:

Inhabits hard bottoms (rock or rubble); the young occur near the coast. Feeds mainly on molluscs including cephalopods, and also on crustaceans. Important food fish.

Max. size: 80.0 cm

Max.weight: 3,000.0 g

Environment: benthopelagic; depth range - 170 m

Climate: subtropical; 42°N - 22°S

Canary Islands country information: Name: Sama Roquera