Pink Dentex and Similar Species
Dentex gibbosus
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Pink Dentex. Here are the key differences.
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Common Dentex
Dentex dentex
Key differences: Lacks the prominent forehead hump of D. gibbosus. Generally has a more silvery coloration, sometimes with blue spots, and typically does not reach the same maximum size. The profile of the head is less steep.
Moroccan Dentex
Dentex maroccanus
Key differences: Smaller in size, with a more elongated body and larger eyes relative to its head. The coloration is typically more silvery with yellowish fins. It also lacks the forehead hump.
Large-eye Dentex
Dentex macrophthalmus
Key differences: Has significantly larger eyes and a more reddish-orange coloration. Its body is generally more slender than D. gibbosus and it lacks the characteristic forehead hump.
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