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Striped seabream
Lithognathus mormyrus
Photo: Marrabbio2 · CC BY 3.0
The Striped seabream (Lithognathus mormyrus) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 0 and 20 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 2 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 |
| Mediterranean | 20 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Herrera (es) · Ferreira (pt) · Marbré (fr) · Mormora (it) · Marmorbrasse (de) · Μουρμούρα (el) · Ovčica (hr) · Mırmır (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Striped seabream?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 20 cm; Mediterranean: 20 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Striped seabream found?
Usually between 0 and 20 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.
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