| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,700.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 1 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Angola to the west coast of South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Bronzy brown, lighter below. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow water over rocky bottoms. Feeds on seaweeds, echinoderms, crustaceans, mollusks and worms (Ref. 3688). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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