| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 12 years |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Eastern Atlantic: from Senegal north to Madeira, Azores and Bay of Biscay. |
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| Forms schools. Inhabits rocky bottoms down to depths of about 150 m, but especially abundant in the surf zone; young occur in Zostera seagrass beds. Prefers to feed on small crustaceans and mollusks; also takes seaweeds and corals (Ref. 3688). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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