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Found over all types of bottom, but mainly around coral reefs and on vegetated sandy areas. In turbid as well as clear water (Ref. 9710). Often forms large aggregations, especially during the breeding season. Feeds at night on small fishes, bottom-living crabs, shrimps, worms, gastropods and cephalopods. Good food fish, it is marketed fresh.
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Brevoortia aurea (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)
Brazilian menhaden |
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Digitalis purpurea L.
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Mustela putorius Linnaeus, 1758
European Polecat |
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Cryothenia peninsulae Daniels, 1981
Pithead |
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Sarda orientalis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1844)
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