Sparidae (Porgies) |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 30 m |
Eastern Central Atlantic: Cape Verde Is. |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-13 |
Inhabits rocky bottoms interspersed with sand in near-shore waters to about 30 m depth or slightly more. Feeds on seaweeds and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 3688). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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