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Pagellus affinis Boulenger, 1888 Arabian pandora |
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photo by
Hermosa, Jr., G.V. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 42.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m | |||
| Distribution: | 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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| Biology: | Found over various grounds (Ref. 30573). Omnivorous with preference for carnivorous diet (Ref. 30573). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||