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Chrysoblephus puniceus (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Slinger seabream |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 85 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Madagascar to South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters over rocky substrate. Feeds on mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and small fishes (Ref. 5213). Sold fresh in markets. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||