Haffara Seabream (Rhabdosargus haffara)

Also known as Blueskin Sea Bream, Gold-lined Sea Bream, Sea Bream

Description

Also known as Blueskin Sea Bream, Gold-lined Sea Bream, Sea Bream.

Found over mud and sand bottoms, in shallow waters of coral reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 35cm
Depth - 3-80m
Widespread Western Indian Ocean

Porgies are found in tropical as well as cooler waters, and are bottom-dwelling carnivores. Most species possess grinding, molar-like teeth, for eating crustaceans. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Rhabdosargus-haffara

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