Scuba Season
Vulnerable· population trend unknown· assessed 2014

Dentex

Dentex dentex

Sighting evidence at Mérou Valley, Corsica

Dentex

Photo: Sylvie Omnès · CC BY-NC

Large dentex cruise the mid-water above Mérou Valley, hunting in loose groups from spring through autumn. These powerful ambush predators can exceed 1 m in length and are among the most sought-after encounters for Mediterranean divers. Their steely blue-pink flanks and prominent teeth mark them as apex reef predators.

Evidence at this site

4 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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