Steenbras
📖 Overview
Steenbras (Lithognathus olivieri), first described by Penrith & Penrith, 1969 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 25.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Steenbras is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Steenbras is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 19°S - 20°S Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (18°17'S, 11°57'E).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Steenbras |
| 🌍CES | mořan Olivierův |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Южный землерой |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 奧氏石頜鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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