| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf and Oman east to India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky shallow coastal waters. Feeds on algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 68964). Utilized fresh but not sold extensively. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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