| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
21.9 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 200 - 215 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Dentex species are known to be basically benthic and deep-sea inhabiting, not strong swimmers and considered to be allopatric (Ref. 101630). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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