Saltwater
Zebra Seabream
Diplodus cervinus
Hebrew name: סרגוס זברה
- Peak season
- Spring and autumn (April-June, September-November)
- Length range
- 20–45 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 10–300 m
Habitat
Deeper rocky reefs and boulder slopes of the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic, usually 10-80 m, occasionally to 300 m. Less common than the other Diplodus and rarely in very shallow water.
Behavior
Grazes on worms, crustaceans, molluscs and algae among the rocks, alone or in small groups. Strong and stubborn on the line, diving for cover when hooked.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing from a boat over deep rocks
- Crab, prawn or mussel on a strong rig
- Light jigging with small soft plastics
- Rock fishing from deep-water points
