Pagellus natalensis Steindachner, 1903

Natal pandora

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Sparidae
Synonyms	Pagellus bellottii natalensis, ... more
Common names	南非小鲷, Besugo de Natal, Besugo-do-Cabo, ... more

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Main reference

Smith, J.L.B. and M.M. Smith. 1986. (Ref. 3198)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3198)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range ? - 150 m (Ref. 5213)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 17°S - 28°S

Western Indian Ocean: Mossel Bay, South Africa to Madagascar.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10

Found on sandy-muddy bottoms at a depth of about 150 m (Ref. 5213). Omnivorous species but prefers worms, mollusks, and crustaceans (Ref. 5213). Grunts when removed from the water.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.21)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (39 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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