| Family: |
Sparidae (Porgies) |
| Max. size: |
31 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: endemic to Saint Helena. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky bottoms of the continental shelf. Forms small schools. Is a minor constituent of the local fishery and is considered a fair table fish locally (Ref. 5288). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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