Argyrops spinifer (Forsskål, 1775) King soldier bream |
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Bitilya Red porgy, Agu-ot, Bakuko, Bayatongan, Bisugong tabo, Bisugong tabo, Bisugong tsina, Kamasuhon, Kilawan, Lagapok, Mahuwana, Murinay, Pulahan, |
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Iranian Fisheries Research Organization (IFRO) |
Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 1 - 450 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Western Indian Ocean extending eastward to the Indo-Malayan archipelago and northern Australia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
Biology: | Found in a wide range of bottoms. Young fish occur in very shallow waters of sheltered bays; larger individuals in deeper water. Feed on benthic invertebrates, mainly mollusks (Ref. 5213). Important food fish. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | Also Ref. 2115. |
Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90 |
Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 19.03.15 |
Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 02.08.94 |