Diplodus fasciatus (Valenciennes, 1830) Banded seabream |
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Wirtz, P. |
Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: endemic to the Cape Verde. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10 | |||
Biology: | Inhabits rocky bottoms to about 100 m depth; may also live on sandy bottoms in deeper waters; occurs in groups of 5 individuals of different sizes. Omnivorous with predominantly carnivorous habits (small invertebrates) (Ref. 3688). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |