| Family: |
Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), subfamily: Caranginae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan and the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Suez and southward to Somalia. Also reported from Saya de Malha Bank. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Reportedly absent in water colder than 20°C or where the oxygen saturation is below 30%. Adults feed on small crustaceans and fish fry (Ref. 30573). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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