Argyrozona argyrozona (Valenciennes, 1830)
Carpenter seabream
Argyrozona argyrozona
photo by Koch, R.J.

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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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