Pterogymnus laniarius (Valenciennes, 1830)
Panga seabream
photo by FAO

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 150 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa to Beira, Mozambique (Ref. 3198).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Lips furry.
Biology:  Found in coastal waters, over soft bottoms (Ref. 27121). Forms large schools (Ref. 5213). Sold fresh.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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