| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Spain and Portugal to Angola. Also found in the western Mediterranean (uncommon). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14 |
| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow waters from the shoreline to about 50 m on sand or rocky bottom. Feeds on crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 5535). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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