European seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
Near threatenedPhoto: Julien Renoult · CC BY 4.0
Fishcarnivore
The European bass, also called sea bass or branzino, is a sleek fish found along the coasts of Europe and northern Africa. It thrives in both ocean waters and shallow coastal areas, often venturing into river mouths during warmer months. Known for its adaptability, it’s one of just six species in its family.
- It’s commonly known by over ten different names, including branzino and loup de mer.
- It moves into shallow waters and river mouths during summer and autumn.
- Belongs to the Moronidae family, which includes only six species globally.
OceanEuropeAfrica
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Dicentrarchus labrax
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Africa
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Near Threatened (NT)