| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 8 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: apparently endemic to the Red Sea. |
|
|
| Found above sandy bottoms, around coral reefs and in shallow coastal waters. Young may form aggregations. Feeds on algae and small invertebrates. Sold fresh and whole in markets. |
|
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.
