Boopsoidea inornata Castelnau, 1861
Fransmadam
photo by King, D.R.

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known only from the Cape to Natal in South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Body bronzy; young vividly colored (Ref. 3198).
Biology:  Occurs usually in the vicinity of scattered and flat reefs from 5 to 30 m depth. Found in shoals. Feeds on small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds. Good food fish but spoils rapidly. A good bait for larger game fish.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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