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Platycephalidae

South African thorny flathead

Sorsogona portuguesa

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
17 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Durban, South Africa to Madagascar and Mozambique.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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