Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
Max. size: |
21 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 11 - 18 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Campeche Bank off Yucatan in Mexico. Also occurs in Nicaragua (Ref. 13613). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in shallow waters. An important food fish. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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