Author: (Risso, 1827)
FBname: Axillary seabream
Comments: Adults inhabit various types of bottoms, especially seagrass beds and sand down to 500 m depth, but more common between 40 and 100 m.   The young are found nearer to the shore.  Omnivorous, but prefer worms, mollusks and small crustaceans (Ref. 3688).  Important food fish.