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Neoscorpis lithophilus (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Stone-bream |
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photo by
Bernardi, G. |
| Family: | Kyphosidae (Sea chubs) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,600.0 g; max. reported age: 10 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Inhaca Island, Mozambique to False Bay, South Africa (Ref. 4371). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-25; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 23-26 | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit coastal waters with rocky substrate. Food consists of algae and associated invertebrates (Ref. 5213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||