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Chirodactylus grandis (Günther, 1860) Bank steenbras |
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| Family: | Latridae (Trumpeters) | |||
| Max. size: | 180 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 150 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Walvis Bay, Namibia to possibly Natal, South Africa. Natal records are likely to be Chirodactylus jessicalorum. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-24; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | The largest species of the family (Ref. 5319). Primarily an offshore species that prefers rocky or muddy banks. Feeds during the day on small, bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Occasionally also on squid and small fish. Also caught by artisanal and game fisheries (Ref. 9492). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||