| Family: |
Lutjanidae (Snappers), subfamily: Apsilinae |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania to Namibia, including Cape Verde (Ref. 10795). Records of this species from the western Indian Ocean are probably based on misidentifications. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Interorbital space broad and convex. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Back and sides dark brown, lighter on belly and underside of head. |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit coralline and rocky bottoms (Ref. 2683). Feed on small fishes, squids and crustaceans. Flesh of good quality. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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