| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 65 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique and Madagascar to Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Old specimens develop a marked blue budge between the eyes. |
| Found near rocks in coastal waters. Feeds on ascideans, crustaceans, and algae. Good food fish but not sufficiently abundant to be of commercial significance. Sold fresh. |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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