| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 33 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from southern Mozambique and South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Young bright yellow between crossbars. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters, mainly on rocky bottoms. Also enters estuaries, which are also used as nursery grounds. Feeds on fish, mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and other organisms. Has a nauseating odor; sold fresh in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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