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Boopsoidea inornata Castelnau, 1861 Fransmadam |
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photo by
King, D.R. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: known only from the Cape to Natal in South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Body bronzy; young vividly colored (Ref. 3198). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs usually in the vicinity of scattered and flat reefs from 5 to 30 m depth. Found in shoals. Feeds on small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds. Good food fish but spoils rapidly. A good bait for larger game fish. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||