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Congiopodus torvus (Gronow, 1772) Smooth horsefish |
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| Family: | Congiopodidae (Racehorses or pigfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 76 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Namibia to Pondoland in Transkei, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Light brown with irregular darker brown markings in young; adults darker brown (Ref. 6626). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits soft bottoms (Ref. 9602). Flesh edible, but not utilized commercially (Ref. 9602). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 6626. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||