| Family: |
Dinopercidae (Cavebasses) |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5,000.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan, southern Oman, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed (Ref. 30573). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-14. Blackish brown in color; body with white specks which fade in adults; black band from front of snout to angle of preopercle (Ref. 4363). |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit reefs to a depth of 50 m; juveniles in rocky shores (Ref. 4332). Also found under ledges and cave entrances. Makes a loud drumming sound. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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