Where Does Pink Dentex Live?

Pink Dentex lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pink Dentex

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 15 to 200 meters, though juveniles may be found in shallower waters. Larger adults prefer deeper, rocky areas.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, gravel beds, and often associated with wrecks and underwater structures. Prefers areas with good current and abundant prey.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal south to Angola, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Cape Verde. Also found throughout the Mediterranean Sea.

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