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Diplodus prayensis Cadenat, 1964 Two-banded seabream |
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photo by
Pinheiro, P. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to Cape Verde. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky bottoms down to 100 m depth; may occur in deeper waters on muddy bottoms. Feeds on invertebrates and seaweeds (Ref. 3688). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||