Species guide
How to catch Common two-banded seabream
Diplodus vulgaris
The Common two-banded seabream is a saltwater fish notable for its fusiform body and schooling behavior. It inhabits rocky and sandy bottoms up to 160 meters deep, often found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. This predator feeds mainly on crustaceans, worms, and mollusks.
Where they live
Found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, this seabream prefers rocky and sandy substrates from shallow waters down to 160 meters, commonly less than 50 meters deep. Juveniles often inhabit seagrass beds.
Typical size
Up to about 45 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- worms
- mollusks
- small fish
- marine algae
Best baits
- worms
- small crustaceans
- mollusk chunks
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic baits
- bottom rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light tackle jigging
- casting near rocks
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