Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to Cape Verde. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13 |
Biology: |
Inhabits rocky bottoms down to 100 m depth; may occur in deeper waters on muddy bottoms. Feeds on invertebrates and seaweeds (Ref. 3688). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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