Slinger seabream (Chrysoblephus puniceus)

Scientific name: Chrysoblephus puniceus Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908

Slinger seabream (Chrysoblephus puniceus)

The Slinger seabream (Chrysoblephus puniceus) is a marine fish of the family Sparidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Mozambique and Madagascar to South Africa.

Biology

Inhabits coastal waters over rocky substrate. Feeds on mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and small fishes. Sold fresh in markets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chrysoblephus puniceus
Family
Sparidae (Porgies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
85.0
Common length
55.0
Depth range
10–100 m (33–328 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 100 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Madagascar to South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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