Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologia
marinhas bentopelágico. Subtropical
Western Indian Ocean: Transkei, South Africa to Madagascar but reported as far south as Still Bay (west of Mossel Bay), South Africa.
Tamanho / Peso / Idade
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 35.0 cm TL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 5213); common length : 20.0 cm TL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 6082); peso máx. publicado: 1.7 kg (Ref. 4370)
Espinhos dorsais (total): 10; Raios dorsais (total): 21-23; Espinhos anais 3; Raios anais : 13 - 14
Found in coastal waters and rivers. Feeds on mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 5213). Flesh of excellent quality (Ref. 6082).
Ciclo de vida ou comportamento de acasalamento
Maturidade | Reprodução | Desova | Ovos | Fecundidade | Larvas
van der Elst, R., 1981. A guide to the common sea fishes of southern Africa. C. Struik, Cape Town. 367 p. (Ref. 3670)
Status na Lista Vermelha da UICN (Ref. 130435)
Ameaça para os humanos
Harmless
Uso pelos humanos
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