Meagre

Argyrosomus regius

Size: 0.5–2 m · 1–100 kg
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Seasonal
Sociality: Loose group
Lifespan: —

Meagre is a fish associated with coasts and open ocean. It is carnivorous and often found in loose groups. It remains widespread in parts of its range, but local habitat change still matters.

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Key facts

Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) is a carnivore animal classified as Fish · Perciformes · Sciaenidae.
Primary habitats are coast · open ocean, with a range across Atlantic Ocean · Palearctic.
Activity is seasonal, sociality is loose group, and conservation status is LC (Least Concern).
Meagre is a fish associated with coasts and open ocean.
Its range is represented here by the Atlantic and the Palearctic, where it uses coasts and open ocean.

Sources

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Range

Habitat range map

Native rangeOccasional / Transient

Map: Ecoregions 2017 © RESOLVE (CC BY 4.0) · Natural Earth (PD)

Details

Habitat

Its range is represented here by the Atlantic and the Palearctic, where it uses coasts and open ocean. Mobile species may shift habitat use with season, breeding sites, or food availability.

Appearance

Typical length 50-200 cm, weight 1 kg-100 kg. It has a finned fish body plan, with proportions shaped by its habitat and mode of movement.

Behavior

It is seasonal in movement or activity and often found in loose groups. Spacing, group size, and visibility can change with season, feeding conditions, and breeding activity.

Feeding

It is carnivorous. Food choice and foraging style are tied to life in coasts and open ocean, so movements often follow available food resources.

Reproduction

Breeding usually involves spawning, with eggs and young developing in suitable freshwater, coastal, or reef habitats.

Notes

Recorded scientifically as Argyrosomus regius. It remains widespread in parts of its range, but local habitat change still matters. In this guide, size, habitat, and activity pattern are useful first clues for recognition.