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Pink dentex
Dentex gibbosus
Photo: FLp89 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Pink dentex (Dentex gibbosus) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 15 and 50 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It's a demanding fish: it needs stealth and experience. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Canaries and Macaronesia | 35 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Sama de pluma (es) · Capatão-legítimo (pt)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Pink dentex?
It depends on the area. For example, Canaries and Macaronesia: 35 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Pink dentex found?
Usually between 15 and 50 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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