Calamus cervigoni Randall & Caldwell, 1966 Spotfin porgy |
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Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 20 - 90 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: endemic in the Venezuela. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits shallow sand or sandy-mud bottom. Marketed mostly fresh, the flesh is of good quality (Ref. 3815). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13 |
Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 03.08.94 |