| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to the Cape Verde. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky bottoms to about 100 m depth; may also live on sandy bottoms in deeper waters; occurs in groups of 5 individuals of different sizes. Omnivorous with predominantly carnivorous habits (small invertebrates) (Ref. 3688). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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