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Dentex congoensis Poll, 1954 Congo dentex |
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photo by
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| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 130 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits various types of bottoms on the continental shelf and upper slope, down to at least 200 m, older individuals occurring at greater depths. Feeds mainly on fish, and to a lesser extent, on tunicates and mollusks (Ref. 3688). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||