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Gilthead seabream
Sparus aurata
Photo: (c) Julien Renoult, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0
The Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 0 and 25 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Balearic Islands | 20 cm |
| Canaries and Macaronesia | 19 cm |
| North-East Atlantic | 19 cm |
| Mediterranean | 20 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Dorada (es) · Dourada (pt) · Daurade royale (fr) · Orata (it) · Goldbrasse (de) · Τσιπούρα (el) · Komarča (hr) · Çipura (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Gilthead seabream?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 20 cm; Canaries and Macaronesia: 19 cm; North-East Atlantic: 19 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Gilthead seabream found?
Usually between 0 and 25 m, mostly over sandy bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. 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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