Blotched Picarel
NameBlotched Picarel
Scientific NameSpicara flexuosum
Common NamesBlotched Picarel, Picarel
FamilyCentracanthidae
OriginEastern Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)7.9
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful marine fish, Conspecifics (other Blotched Picarel), Small wrasses, Gobies
Description
The Blotched Picarel (*Spicara flexuosum*) is a schooling marine fish native to the Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. It features a silvery body adorned with subtle blue lines and a prominent dark blotch on its side. This species is an omnivore, feeding on small benthic invertebrates and zooplankton.
