| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Beira, Mozambique to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Grey-blue in color. |
| Biology: |
Caught usually near rocky reefs. Feeds on invertebrates, mainly crustaceans and mollusks. Utilized fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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