| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwestern Mediterranean Sea (Malaga to Gibraltar); eastern Atlantic from Cape Verde Islands north to Cadiz (Spain). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-15 |
| Biology: |
Gregarious. Inhabits the upper portion of the continental shelf from the coastline to 100 m depth, but especially from 30 to 50 m. Occurs on various types of bottom. Sometimes forms sizeable aggregations. Feeds on small benthic mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 4781). Important food fish. Minimum depth range from Ref. 113561. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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