Distribution:

Eastern Atlantic: Bay of Biscay and the Mediterranean to the Straits of Gibraltar and South Africa including Madeira and the Canary Is., but absent from the Cape Verde Is., off Senegal and the Gulf of Guinea.

Biology:

Benthopelagic on the shelf, on rocky bottoms from 30 to 80 m depth, but may also occur down to 300 m on muddy bottoms. Forms schools of 4 or 5 individuals of different sizes. Omnivorous, feeds on small invertebrates and seaweeds.

Max. size: 55.0 cm

Environment: benthopelagic; depth range 30 - 300 m

Climate: subtropical; 47°N - 35°S

Canary Islands country information: Name: Sargo Breado