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Picarel (Spicara smaris) fish species information

Scientific Name
Spicara smaris

Common Name
Picarel

Biology
Depth range from 15-170 m but up to depth of 328 m in the eastern Ionian Sea. Inhabit Posidonia beds and muddy bottoms. Occur in schools except during breeding.

Classification

Classified By
Linnaeus, 1758
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Picarels (Centracanthidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: entire Mediterranean, the Black Sea, southern Sea of Azov, and Atlantic coasts from Portugal to Morocco, including the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Range
47°N - 20°N, 19°W - 42°E

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
15 m
Depth To - meters
328 m
Zone
pelagic-oceanic
Environment
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 15 - 328 m
Trophic Level
3 s.e. 0.04 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
20.0 cm
Common Length
14.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5059 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (39 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.15-3.07(?); tmax=7)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated