Diplodus prayensis Cadenat, 1964
Two-banded seabream
Diplodus prayensis
photo by Pinheiro, P.

Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to Cape Verde.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-13
Biology:  Inhabits rocky bottoms down to 100 m depth; may occur in deeper waters on muddy bottoms. Feeds on invertebrates and seaweeds (Ref. 3688).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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