| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
90 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,500.0 g; max. reported age: 27 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Natal to Table Bay in South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 |
| Biology: |
An important food fish. Adults feed mainly on fish, crustaceans and cephalopods (Ref. 4350). Spawn mainly during summer (Ref. 4350). Sometimes undertake large-scale migrations (Ref. 4350). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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