Author: Linnaeus, 1758
FBname: Gilthead seabream
Comments: Found in seagrass beds and sandy bottoms as well as in the surf zone commonly to depths of about 30 m, but adults may occur to 150 m depth.  A sedentary fish, either solitary or in small aggregations.  In spring, they often occur in brackish water coastal lagoons and estuaries.  Mainly carnivorous, accessorily herbivorous (Ref. 3688).  Feed on shellfish, including mussels and oysters.  One of the most important fishes in saline and hypersaline aquaculture.  Utilized fresh and eaten steamed, pan-fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9987).