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Common pandora
Pagellus erythrinus
Photo: Donald Davesne · CC BY 4.0
The Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 10 and 40 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 | 15 cm |
| Canaries and Macaronesia | 22 cm |
| Mediterranean | 15 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Breca (es) · Bica (pt) · Pageot commun (fr) · Pagello fragolino (it) · Rotbrasse (de) · Λυθρίνι (el) · Arbun (hr) · Kırma mercan (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Common pandora?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 15 cm; Canaries and Macaronesia: 22 cm; Mediterranean: 15 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Common pandora found?
Usually between 10 and 40 m, mostly over sandy 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
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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