Lithognathus lithognathus (Cuvier, 1829)
White steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
photo by FAO

 Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
 Max. size:  200 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range - 150 m, amphidromous
 Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known only from the Orange River mouth to Natal, South Africa.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Silvery in color, crossbars fade with age.
 Biology:  Found over sandy substrate, in estuaries and oceanic waters. Enters lagoons (Ref. 3198). Feeds bottom invertebrates, including worms, crabs and shrimp (Ref. 27121). Spawns in the sea but uses estuaries as nursery grounds. Prime angling fish. Important food fish. Sold fresh and whole in markets.
 IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (A2bcd; B2ab(ii,v)) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 29.04.09
 Checked by: Miranda, Lilibeth - 10.05.01

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