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Pagrus
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Pagrus is a genus of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. These fishes are found in the Western Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. They are esteemed food fishes which are targeted by commercial fisheries and are grown in aquaculture.
Quick Facts Pagrus Temporal range: Early Eocene to Present, Scientific classification ...
Pagrus | |
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Pagrus pagrus | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Spariformes |
Family: | Sparidae |
Genus: | Pagrus Cuvier, 1816 |
Type species | |
Sparus pagrus | |
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