| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 12 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: from Senegal north to Madeira, Azores and Bay of Biscay. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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