Pagellus bellottii Steindachner, 1882 Red pandora |
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Dammous, S. |
Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
Max. size: | 42 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range - 250 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Strait of Gibraltar to Angola, including the southwestern Mediterranean (Ref. 3469) and the Canary Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12 | |||
Biology: | Occurs in schools over hard as well as sandy bottoms, especially in the upper 100 m. Omnivorous with a predominantly carnivorous diet (including crustaceans, cephalopods, small fish, amphioxus and worms). Protogynic hermaphrodite (Ref. 3688). | |||
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 |