| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
37.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 36.9 cm TL (female); max.weight: 803.6 g; max.weight: 798.1 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Morocco to Angola. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in various types of bottoms on the continental shelf and slope; old fish occurring in the deeper waters. Feeds mainly on crustaceans; also on fish, sometimes on mollusks and worms. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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