Scientific Name: Diplodus sargus
Nome comum (PT): Sargo; Sargo legítimo
Common name (EN): White seabream

Classification: Chordata > Actinopterygii > Perciformes > Sparidae

Description: Body deep and compressed. Colour silvery grey, head darker; 9 transverse stripes alternately very dark and paler. Circular dark spot on the caudal peduncle.
Descrição: Corpo alto e comprimido lateralmente. Cor cinzento pratedo, a cabeça mais escura. Tem 9 riscas transversais alternadamente muito escuras e mais pálidas. Mancha circular escura no pedúnculo caudal.

Native to Madeira: Yes

Production: Experimental. One commercial cycle has been carried out. About to be re-introduced as a commercial mariculture species in Madeira.