| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
14.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10; Vertebrae: 24-24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XII,10; A III, 10; pectoral-fin rays 14; scale rows above lateral line 5, below 11; pored lateral-line scales 47-48; gill rakers 6 + 1 + 12 = 19; second anal-fin spine (2AS) is much larger than 3AS, the length of 3AS 1.34-1.41 in 2AS; incisor-like teeth has five points, all points subequal in size, forming a flat cutting edge at each incisor-like teeth (Ref. 94712). |
| Biology: |
Apparently feeds on algae (based on unique teeth formation) (Ref. 94712). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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