Sparidae (Porgies) |
42.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to the Gulf of the Aden and northern coasts of Somalia (Ref. 3507). Reported along the western coast of India, and now in Pakistan (Ref. 94044). |
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Found over various grounds (Ref. 30573). Omnivorous with preference for carnivorous diet (Ref. 30573). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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