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Virididentex acromegalus (Osório, 1911) Bulldog dentex |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 52 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 40 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to Cape Verde. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky bottoms. Carnivorous (Ref. 3688). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||