The common dentex (Dentex dentex) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This species is found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a highly valued food fish and is an important target species for fisheries and the population has shown large declines leading the International Union for Conservation of Nature to classify its conservation status as Vulnerable.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dentex being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pagrus pagrus
- Chrysophrys auratus
- Dentex gibbosus
- Lethrinus nebulosus
- Calamus brachysomus
- Aprion virescens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Acanthuriformes
- Family
- Sparidae
- Genus
- Dentex
- Species
- Dentex dentex
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