| Sparidae (Porgies) |
| 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; brackish; marine, oceanodromous |
| Southeast Atlantic: South Africa, from the Cape to Natal. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Silvery with golden midlateral band from head to caudal peduncle (Ref. 3198). |
| Inhabits estuaries and shallow waters over sand and between rocks. Feeds mainly on small bivalves, shrimps and crabs (Ref. 3670). Flesh excellent (Ref. 3198). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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