| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 80 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique to East London, South Africa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Grey-blue to bronzy, lighter below; forehead, cheeks and fins darker. |
| Caught in deeper water. Feeds on crustaceans, small mollusks and algae. Rarely caught by line fishers. Flesh excellent. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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