|
Polyamblyodon gibbosum (Pellegrin, 1914) Knife-back seabream |
|
|
photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Beira, Mozambique to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Grey-blue in color. | |||
| Biology: | Caught usually near rocky reefs. Feeds on invertebrates, mainly crustaceans and mollusks. Utilized fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||