Sparidae (Porgies) |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 3 - 40 m |
Southeast Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands. |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10 |
Occurs over sand-rubble bottoms adjacent to reefs (Ref. 11482). Its strong molariform teeth are well adapted for crushing crabs, clams, and snails (Ref. 28023). An important food fish. |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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