Pterogymnus Laniarius
Family
Sparidae (Porgies)
Order
Perciformes (perch-likes)
Class
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Maximum Size
45.0 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment
Benthopelagic; marine ; depth range 20 - 150 m
Climate
Subtropical; 17°S - 36°S
Importance
Fisheries: commercial
Resiliance
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years
(K=0.13-0.19; tm=6-7; tmax=11)
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia and South Africa to Beira, Mozambique
Diagnosis
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Lips furry.
