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QURQUFAN - قرقفان - HAFFARA SEABREAM
Country of Origin: Qatar
| Environment/Climate/Range | Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10m. Tropical, preferred 27°C | 
| Distribution | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and especially common in the north. | 
| Size / Weight / Age | It attains a Max length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 20.0 cm | 
| Short description | Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12 | 
| Biology | Inhabits shallow waters, mainly around coral reefs, and over sandy or mud-sandy bottoms. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Consumed fresh. | 
 
        
           
        
       
   
   
                           
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
        