| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Sodwana Bay to East London, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Red and yellow lines across naked bony interorbital. |
| Biology: |
Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, worms and small fish. Sold fresh in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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