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Annular seabream
Diplodus annularis
Photo: Roberto Pillon · CC BY 3.0
The Annular seabream (Diplodus annularis) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents seagrass meadows and is found between 0 and 15 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's an accessible catch, good for beginners. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Balearic Islands | 12 cm |
| Mediterranean | 12 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Raspallón (es) · Seifia (pt) · Sparaillon (fr) · Sparaglione (it) · Ringelbrasse (de) · Σπάρος (el) · Šparić (hr) · İsparoz (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Annular seabream?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 12 cm; Mediterranean: 12 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Annular seabream found?
Usually between 0 and 15 m, mostly over seagrass meadows.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “very easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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