Crenidens crenidens has an oblong to ovoid shaped body which is slightly compressed. Smaller adults, less than … See more

Crenidens crenidens is indigenous to the western Indian Ocean from the Red Sea south along the coast of eastern Africa South Africa and has been also reported from southern Madagascar. In 1970 it was recorded fo… See more

Crenidens crenidens is found in shallow coastal water, over sandy substrates which are frequently covered with sea grass. Its main food is algae but it also feeds on smaller invertebrates, such as crustaceans and worms… See more

There were two generally recognised subspecies:
• C. c. crenidens (Forsskål, 1775) which occurs in the Red Sea and southwards along the eastern African coast;
• C. c. indicus Da… See more

Crenidens crenidens is caught all year round in the northern Indian Ocean using trammel nets and beach seines and is consumed fresh, however, in the southern part of that Ocean it is fished mainly for bait. … See more