| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only in southern Africa, mainly between Durban and Beira. Strays reach Algoa Bay and small juveniles are found offshore along the Cape south coast to near Knysna. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9. 5 cm specimens yellow, with 2 black blotches on body below dorsal fin. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in middle waters near reefs (Ref. 3507). Carnivorous. Sold fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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