Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa to Beira, Mozambique (Ref. 3198). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Lips furry. |
Biology: |
Found in coastal waters, over soft bottoms (Ref. 27121). Forms large schools (Ref. 5213). Sold fresh. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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