A coastal marine fish from the tropics, which occasionally frequents estuaries and coastal lagoons. From gregarious manners, small species form important banks, while large ones move in groups of a few individuals. Their flesh is excellent. The species is coastal and ranges from 20 to 110 m on muddy, sandy or rocky bottoms. It is typically West African: its range is from Morocco (Cape Bajador in Western Sahara) to Angola. It can reach 50 cm long for larger individuals.

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