| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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