Pagellus acarne
Pagellus acarne (axillary seabream) is a species of fish belonging to the family Sparidae.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Spariformes |
| Family: | Sparidae |
| Genus: | Pagellus |
| Species: | P. acarne |
| Binomial name | |
| Pagellus acarne (Risso, 1827) | |
It is native to Southern Europe and Northern Africa.[1]
Called μουσμούλι in Greek, it is a highly coveted fish in Greece and considered a rare delicacy. It is called aligote in Spain. [2]
References
- "Pagellus acarne (Risso, 1827)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- "Axillary Sea Bream". www.archipelago.gr. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
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