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Pomadasys laurentino (Smith, 1953) Manylined grunter |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique Channel off Inhambane. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Preserved specimen greyish, lighter below; 11 dark bands along body and head; fins dusky (Ref. 2799). | |||
| Biology: | Known from a single specimen. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||