2,504 observationsLeast Concern
Sharpsnout Seabream
Diplodus puntazzo
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sparidae ›Genus: Diplodus
About
Diplodus puntazzo, the sharpsnout seabream, sheephead bream or puntazzo, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This species is found in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean and Black Seas. This omnivorous fish is an important species for aquaculture and fisheries, despite the flesh not being highly esteemed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sharpsnout Seabream is Diplodus puntazzo.
- Sharpsnout Seabream belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Sharpsnout Seabream belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Sharpsnout Seabream belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Sharpsnout Seabream belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- Sharpsnout Seabream belongs to the family Sparidae.
- Sharpsnout Seabream belongs to the genus Diplodus.