Pink Dentex
Dentex gibbosus
ES Sama · IT dentice gibboso
Also known as: SamaCapatão-de-bandeiraSamadentice gibboso
BenthicBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Depth
0–150m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Sep–NovGood Jun–Dec
Depth range
0–150mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom Fishing / Ledgering75%
Jigging75%
Findr bio
I sit deep over rock and rubble, 20–220 metres down — heavy jigs or bait fished hard on the bottom, and hold on when I hit.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefDeep waterShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidPrawnsSoft plastics
Diet
CrabSmall fishSquidShrimp
Effective techniques
JiggingBottom FishingSpinning
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
My name means 'tooth' in Latin, and with canines like mine, that's not an exaggeration — plus a rosy blush the rest of my family lacks.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean/NE Atlantic broken ground
Where they hang out
Broken ground, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Tide game
Low to moderate
What they're into
Mackerel and squid strips near bottom
Temperature vibe
Broadly warm-water tolerant
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable
Fun fact about me
Canine teeth built for grabbing, not crushing — I chase my dinner, not dig for it.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Vulnerable