| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 90 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,800.0 g |
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reef-associated; depth range 20 - 100 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from Beira, Mozambique to Algoa Bay, South Africa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Small eye, deep preorbital, steep forehead (Ref. 3198). |
| Occurs in deep offshore reefs ranging from 20 to 100 m. Feeds on large crabs, crayfish, a variety of reef fish and squid. Spawns in winter. Sold fresh (Ref. 3507). |
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Vulnerable (A2bd)
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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