| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: apparently endemic to the Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found above sandy bottoms, around coral reefs and in shallow coastal waters. Young may form aggregations. Feeds on algae and small invertebrates. Sold fresh and whole in markets. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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