Pagrus caeruleostictus (Valenciennes, 1830)

Bluespotted seabream

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Sparidae
Synonyms	Chrysophrys caeruleosticta, Sparus caeruleostictus, Pagrus bertheloti, ... more
Common names	Pagre à points bleus, Bluepointed porgy, Dorade rose, ... more

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Main reference

Bauchot, M.-L. and J.-C. Hureau. 1990. (Ref. 3688)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 90.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4781); common length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4781); max. published weight: 11.6 kg (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Benthopelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 3688); brackish; marine; depth range ? - 200 m (Ref. 4781), usually 30 - 50 m (Ref. 2683)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 47°N - 13°S, 18°W - 36°E

Eastern Atlantic: Portugal and Strait of Gibraltar to Angola, including the Mediterranean.
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Generally found in hard bottoms (rocks and rubble), the older individuals in the deeper part of the range, the young in inshore areas. Feed mainly on bivalves and also on crustaceans and fish. Sexual maturity at 2 years old. Spawning migration occurs parallel to the coast with intermittent spawning between spring and autumn over soft bottoms in shallow waters (Ref. 3688).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.28; tmax=10; tm=2)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (47 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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