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Polysteganus undulosus (Regan, 1908) Seventyfour seabream |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 120 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 16 kg | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique to Durban, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9 | |||
| Biology: | Found over rocky reef and banks of deep waters. Carnivorous species which feeds mainly on fish and squid (Ref. 5213). An excellent food fish. Sold fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||