| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Yemen to Gulf of Oman. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Pectoral fins short. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow water. Forms schools. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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