Saddled bream

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Saddled bream are small, sociable fish that form shimmering schools at reef edges and walls, their silver bodies marked by a distinctive black saddle at the tail base. They feed on zooplankton and small invertebrates in the water column and serve as important prey for larger predators including grouper and amberjack. Their consistent presence at Cap Morgiou reflects the healthy mid-trophic structure supported by the reserve's no-take zone.