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Roman seabream

Chrysoblephus laticeps

Roman seabream (Chrysoblephus laticeps)

Photo: Peter Southwood · CC BY-SA 3.0

Depthbetween 5 and 30 m
Habitatrocky bottoms
DifficultyMedium

The Roman seabream (Chrysoblephus laticeps) 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 territorial, defends its area, which shapes how to approach it.

It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.

Behaviour: territorial, defends its area.

Minimum legal size by zone

ZoneMinimum size
South Africa30 cm

Where to catch it

Other names

Roman (es)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for Roman seabream?

It depends on the area. For example, South Africa: 30 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.

At what depth is Roman seabream found?

Usually between 5 and 30 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.

Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?

Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also territorial, defends its area. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.

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