Polysteganus baissaci Smith, 1978
Frenchman seabream
Polysteganus baissaci
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 80 - 100 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from off Mauritius and Madagascar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs around reefs and on sandy bottoms.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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