| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 3 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10 |
| Biology: |
Occurs over sand-rubble bottoms adjacent to reefs (Ref. 11482). Its strong molariform teeth are well adapted for crushing crabs, clams, and snails (Ref. 28023). An important food fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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