| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: currently known only from Duqm, Oman. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished from all congeners of Acanthopagrus by the following combination: scale rows between fifth dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 5½; front edge of dorsal scaly area on head forming an obtuse angle pointing anteriorly; pored lateral-line scales 45 or 46; second anal-fin spine (2AS) slender, and subequal to third anal-fin spine (3AS), ratio of 2AS/3AS = 1.01–1.06; ventral edge of first two infraorbitals straight; no scales on preopercular flange; wide black margin on dorsal and caudal fins, and pelvic- and analfin membrane black; molariform teeth poorly developed in both jaws (Ref. 83673). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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