Argyrops spinifer — Overview

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Biology

Inhabits a wide range of bottoms. Young fish occur in very shallow waters of sheltered bays; larger individuals in deeper water. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, mainly mollusks (Ref. 5213). Important food fish.

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