| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 34 kg |
|
demersal; depth range 1 - 80 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Natal to the Cape in South Africa. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Adults with a large fleshy 'nose'. |
| Inhabits shallow, rocky coastal areas to 80 m depth. Rarely enters estuaries. Feeds on crabs, crayfish, sea urchins and other hard-shelled animals (Ref. 3670). Takes almost any bait (Ref. 3198). Important food fish. Head considered a delicacy in some areas (Ref. 3198). |
|
Vulnerable (A2bd)
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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