| Reference no. | Holthuis, L.B., 1980 |
| Ecosystem | Mediterranean Sea |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | abundant (always seen in some numbers) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Most abundant in the Western Mediterranean (Ref. 80761) and is also found in Ionian Sea (Ref. 88009). Considered as the most valued fishery resource in Mediterranean (Ref. 80763). |