Psettodes bennettii Steindachner, 1870
Spiny turbot
photo by CIPA

Family:  Psettodidae (Psettodids)
Max. size:  55 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 50 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: along the west coast of Africa from West Sahara to Liberia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs on the continental shelf (Ref. 6499).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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