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Diplodus caudimacula is a silvery sea bream with 8–9 faint dark stripes on small fish, native to the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and as far south as Brazil.
Particularly striking is a black spot larger than the eye, located in the upper half of the caudal peduncle; this spot extends only slightly below the lateral line.
The gill cover membrane of this species is blackish.
Diplodus caudimacula is found in shallow coastal waters, particularly in clear water over rocky and coral-covered bottoms.
Juvenile bream may form schools to protect themselves from predators.
Etymology:
The genus name “Diplodus” is derived from the Greek words “diploos” = twice + “odous” = teeth.
Etymology:
The species name “caudimacula” is composed of “caudi” = “tail” and “macula” = “spot,” referring to a large black spot at the base of the upper caudal fin.
Synonyms:
Diplodus argenteus caudimacula (Poey, 1860) · unaccepted
Sargus caudimacula Poey, 1860 · unaccepted
Particularly striking is a black spot larger than the eye, located in the upper half of the caudal peduncle; this spot extends only slightly below the lateral line.
The gill cover membrane of this species is blackish.
Diplodus caudimacula is found in shallow coastal waters, particularly in clear water over rocky and coral-covered bottoms.
Juvenile bream may form schools to protect themselves from predators.
Etymology:
The genus name “Diplodus” is derived from the Greek words “diploos” = twice + “odous” = teeth.
Etymology:
The species name “caudimacula” is composed of “caudi” = “tail” and “macula” = “spot,” referring to a large black spot at the base of the upper caudal fin.
Synonyms:
Diplodus argenteus caudimacula (Poey, 1860) · unaccepted
Sargus caudimacula Poey, 1860 · unaccepted
