Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 59 m, oceanodromous |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Bay of Campeche. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found primarily on sponge and coral bottoms. Feeds mainly on invertebrates (Ref. 9739). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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