Sparidae (Porgies) |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 150 m |
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa to Beira, Mozambique (Ref. 3198). |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Lips furry. |
Found in coastal waters, over soft bottoms (Ref. 27121). Forms large schools (Ref. 5213). Sold fresh. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Probably the most plentiful sparid in the country, occurring from from the Cape abundantly to East London. Status of stock indeterminate; potentially vulnerable to line and trawl fishing (Ref. 4332). Also Ref. 12484. |
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