| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Beira, Mozambique to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Grey-blue in color. |
| Caught usually near rocky reefs. Feeds on invertebrates, mainly crustaceans and mollusks. Utilized fresh. |
|
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| harmless |
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