| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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