| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: Cape Verde Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-13 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky bottoms interspersed with sand in near-shore waters to about 30 m depth or slightly more. Feeds on seaweeds and benthic 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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