| Dinopercidae (Cavebasses) |
| 75 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5,000.0 g |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range - 50 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan, southern Oman, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed (Ref. 30573). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Blackish brown in color; body with white specks which fade in adults; black band from front of snout to angle of preopercle (Ref. 4363). |
| Adults inhabit reefs to a depth of 50 m; juveniles in rocky shores (Ref. 4332). Also found under ledges and cave entrances. Makes a loud drumming sound. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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