Fransmadam
📖 Overview
Occurs usually in the vicinity of scattered and flat reefs from 5 to 30 m depth. Found in shoals. Feeds on small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds. Good food fish but spoils rapidly. A good bait for larger game fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Body bronzy; young vividly colored .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fransmadam is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fransmadam is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fransmadam is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 30 m . Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: known only from the Cape to Natal in South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
small crabs, worms, red bait and small pieces of seaweeds
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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