Description

Also known as Barred Silvery Bream, Basterman, Muscle Cracker Fish, Pink Porgie, Sander, Sander Bream, Soldier.

Found over rocky substrates, in shallow, too much deeper areas, of coastal waters.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Juveniles found in sheltered areas of estuaries.
Length - 75cm
Depth - 2-300m
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/444