| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Sparisomatinae |
| Max. size: |
45 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Ascension and St. Helena. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occasionally occur in groups of up to six individuals (Ref . 7360). Adults usually found in rocky areas at less than 10 m depth (Ref. 86997). Juveniles occasional amongst weed and rubble patches on sand at 15-18 m depth. Occasionally eaten (Ref. 5288). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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