Where Does Sargo Breado Live?

Sargo Breado lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sargo Breado

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to 50 meters (164 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Prefers rocky bottoms, seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica), and sandy areas adjacent to reefs. Often found in coastal lagoons, estuaries, and harbors, showing a preference for complex structures.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Strait of Gibraltar southwards along the coast of West Africa, including the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. Also present in the Mediterranean Sea, though D. sargus sargus is more prevalent there.

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