| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
19.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Iraq. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XI,11; anal-fin membrane black, with second anal-fin is subequal to third anal-fin spine; scale rows between fifth dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 5½; pored lateral-line scales 52; highest body depth 42 % in SL (Ref. 95680). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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