Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2014

Banded Sea Bream

Diplodus vulgaris

Sighting evidence at Sarsala Bay, Fethiye / Göcek

Photo: wingwatcher48 · CC BY-NC

Dense schools patrol the transition zone between rocky outcrops and open sand, foraging on invertebrates and algae. They are important grazers that keep algal growth in check across the shallower reef zones. At Sarsala they form mixed schools with salema, creating dramatic fish aggregations visible from the surface.

Evidence at this site

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Sep 2024

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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.