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Rhabdosargus haffara (Fabricius, 1775) Haffara seabream |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and especially common in the north. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-12 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow waters, mainly around coral reefs, and over sandy or mud-sandy bottoms (Ref. 30573). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). Consumed fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||