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Diplodus cadenati de la Paz, Bauchot & Daget, 1974 Moroccan white seabream |
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photo by
Hernández-González, C.L. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 12 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: from Senegal north to Madeira, Azores and Bay of Biscay. | |||
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| Biology: | Forms schools. Inhabits rocky bottoms down to depths of about 150 m, but especially abundant in the surf zone; young occur in Zostera seagrass beds. Prefers to feed on small crustaceans and mollusks; also takes seaweeds and corals (Ref. 3688). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||