Black seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus · Sea
Dark bream of European coastal reefs; arrives inshore to spawn in spring.

Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 25–35 cm · record about 60 cm |
| Diet | Small crustaceans, shellfish |
| Regions | Europe |
Catching tip. Light bottom rigs with ragworm or squid near reefs.
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