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The Bluepointed porgy (Pagrus caeruleostictus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sparidae that grows up to 90 cm.
Eastern Atlantic from Portugal and Gibraltar to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea.
Description
The bluespotted seabream is a marine fish of the family Sparidae reaching about 90 cm. The body is pink with silvery reflections and bears scattered blue spots on its upper side, giving the species its name. The jaws carry strong canine teeth. Unlike some related breams it is not hermaphroditic, having separate sexes. It lives on hard rock and rubble bottoms of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, usually between 30 and 50 m, feeding mainly on bivalve molluscs supplemented with crustaceans and fish. The bluespotted seabream is a highly valued food and sport fish across its range.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluepointed porgy?
The Bluepointed porgy has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a spots pattern. Pink sea bream with scattered blue spots on the upper side of the body and strong canine teeth.
Where does the Bluepointed porgy live?
The Bluepointed porgy lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern Atlantic from Portugal and Gibraltar to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea.
How big does the Bluepointed porgy get?
The Bluepointed porgy grows to a maximum of about 90 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Bluepointed porgy dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluepointed porgy is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bluepointed porgy edible?
Yes, the Bluepointed porgy is a highly prized food fish.
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Same genus Pagrus
More from the family Sparidae
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