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Argyrozona argyrozona (Valenciennes, 1830) Carpenter seabream |
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photo by
Koch, R.J. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 90 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,500.0 g; max. reported age: 27 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Natal to Table Bay in South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | An important food fish. Adults feed mainly on fish, crustaceans and cephalopods (Ref. 4350). Spawn mainly during summer (Ref. 4350). Sometimes undertake large-scale migrations (Ref. 4350). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||