Distribution:

Eastern Atlantic: Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean, and along the West African coast from Straits of Gibraltar to Angola. Also known from Madeira, Cape Verde and the Canary Is.

Biology:

Gregarious, forms aggregations over rocky bottoms or seagrass beds (Zostera and seaweeds). Omnivorous but feeds mainly on small invertebrates. Important food fish.

Max. size: 34.0 cm

Environment: benthopelagic; depth range - 30 m

Climate: subtropical; 44°N - 15°S

Canary Islands country information: Name: Galana