Argyrops spinifer (Forsskål, 1775)
King soldier bream
Argyrops spinifer
photo by Iranian Fisheries Research Organization (IFRO)

 Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
 Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 1 - 450 m
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Western Indian Ocean extending eastward to the Indo-Malayan archipelago and northern Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8
 Biology:  Found in a wide range of bottoms. Young fish occur in very shallow waters of sheltered bays; larger individuals in deeper water. Feed on benthic invertebrates, mainly mollusks (Ref. 5213). Important food fish.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 19.03.15
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 02.08.94

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