Psettodes bennettii Steindachner, 1870 Spiny turbot |
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CIPA |
Family: | Psettodidae (Psettodids) | |||
Max. size: | 55 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 50 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: along the west coast of Africa from West Sahara to Liberia. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs on the continental shelf (Ref. 6499). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |