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Pterogymnus laniarius (Valenciennes, 1830) Panga seabream |
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FAO |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 150 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa to Beira, Mozambique (Ref. 3198). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Lips furry. | |||
| Biology: | Found in coastal waters, over soft bottoms (Ref. 27121). Forms large schools (Ref. 5213). Sold fresh. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||