Dicentrarchus labrax (European sea bass)

Dicentrarchus labrax, commonly known as European sea bass, is a versatile marine fish found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It has a sleek, silvery body with a slightly darker back, and can grow up to 1 meter in length. Popular for its flavorful, tender flesh, it is both a sought-after game fish and a valuable species in commercial fisheries and aquaculture. European sea bass prefers coastal waters with sandy or rocky bottoms and is an important species for local economies and culinary traditions in its native regions.