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Pagellus natalensis Steindachner, 1903 Natal pandora |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mossel Bay, South Africa to Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10 | |||
| Biology: | Found on sandy-muddy bottoms at a depth of about 150 m (Ref. 5213). Omnivorous species but prefers worms, mollusks, and crustaceans (Ref. 5213). Grunts when removed from the water. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||