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Chrysoblephus lophus (Fowler, 1925) False red stumpnose |
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photo by
FAO |
| 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 | |||