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Diplodus kotschyi (Steindachner, 1876) One spot seabream |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf and Oman east to India. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky shallow coastal waters. Feeds on algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 68964). Utilized fresh but not sold extensively. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||