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Pachymetopon grande Günther, 1859 Bronze seabream |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 65 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique and Madagascar to Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Old specimens develop a marked blue budge between the eyes. | |||
| Biology: | Found near rocks in coastal waters. Feeds on ascideans, crustaceans, and algae. Good food fish but not sufficiently abundant to be of commercial significance. Sold fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||