Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and especially common in the north. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-12 |
Biology: |
Inhabits shallow waters, mainly around coral reefs, and over sandy or mud-sandy bottoms (Ref. 30573). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). Consumed fresh. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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