| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: known only from the Cape to Natal in South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Body bronzy; young vividly colored (Ref. 3198). |
| Biology: |
Occurs usually in the vicinity of scattered and flat reefs from 5 to 30 m depth. Found in shoals. Feeds on small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds. Good food fish but spoils rapidly. A good bait for larger game fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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