Centroberyx spinosus (Gilchrist, 1903) Short alfonsino |
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Family: | Berycidae (Alfonsinos) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off Storms River to Durban, South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 14-16. Head and body reddish orange above, golden below lateral line; caudal fin reddish with narrow bluish white margin (Ref. 4179). | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |