| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
120 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 16 kg |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique to Durban, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9 |
| Biology: |
Found over rocky reef and banks of deep waters. Carnivorous species which feeds mainly on fish and squid (Ref. 5213). An excellent food fish. Sold fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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