| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 80 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: known only from South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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