Pachymetopon grande
Pachymetopon grande Günther, 1859
Bronze seabream
Pachymetopon grande
photo by FAO


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Family:  Sparidae (Porgies)
Max. size:  65 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique and Madagascar to Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Old specimens develop a marked blue budge between the eyes.
Biology:  Found near rocks in coastal waters. Feeds on ascideans, crustaceans, and algae. Good food fish but not sufficiently abundant to be of commercial significance. Sold fresh.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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