Natal Pandora
Pagellus natalensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 150 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pandora of sandy and muddy bottoms around 150 metres deep, this seabream takes worms, molluscs and crustaceans but will eat a wide range. Hauled from the water it grunts, a sound it makes by grinding its throat teeth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Sparidae › Pagellus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218610.
FAQ
- How deep does the Natal Pandora live?
- The Natal Pandora (Pagellus natalensis) is typically found at to 150 m.
- Is the Natal Pandora dangerous to divers?
- The Natal Pandora is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Natal Pandora get?
- The Natal Pandora grows to about 30 cm.