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Stephanolepis aurata (Castelnau, 1861) Porky |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar, Tanzania to Knysna, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-34; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-34. Greenish grey in color with scattered irregular blotches on side of body; soft dorsal, anal and pectoral fins pale; caudal fin with 2 dark curved cross bars (Ref. 4421). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||