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Spicara melanurus (Valenciennes, 1830) Blackspot picarel |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 32.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 100 - 250 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde and off Senegal. Possibly occurs as far south as Angola, but records south of Senegal need to be verified. | |||
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| Biology: | Neritic over the continental shelf. (Ref. 3594). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||