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Black seabream
Spondyliosoma cantharus
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 5 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 3 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 | 20 cm |
| Canaries and Macaronesia | 23 cm |
| North-East Atlantic | 23 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Chopa (es) · Choupa (pt) · Griset (fr) · Tanuta (it) · Streifenbrasse (de) · Σκαθάρι (el) · Kantar (hr) · Sargoz karagöz (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Black seabream?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 20 cm; Canaries and Macaronesia: 23 cm; North-East Atlantic: 23 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Black seabream found?
Usually between 5 and 30 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
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