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Polysteganus baissaci Smith, 1978 Frenchman seabream |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 80 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from off Mauritius and Madagascar. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs around reefs and on sandy bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||