Atlantic Shadefish Argyrosomus regius

The Atlantic Shadefish, also called the Meagre and (one of several) Stone Bass among other names, is native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean and the Black Seas.

A big fish, it can reach 2 metres long, has a black tail and a row of silvery "buttons" along its flank. Large numbers of fish congregate at regular spawning sites to breed. Prey is other fish and crustaceans, both caught swimming.