Chrysoblephus lophus (Fowler, 1925)
False red stumpnose
Chrysoblephus lophus
photo by FAO

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Sodwana Bay to East London, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Red and yellow lines across naked bony interorbital.
Biology:  Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, worms and small fish. Sold fresh in markets.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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