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Sparidentex hasta (Valenciennes, 1830) Sobaity seabream |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 83 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf and coasts of India. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur in shallow coastal waters to moderate depths. Carnivorous. Sold fresh in markets. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||