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Diplodus helenae (Sauvage, 1879) St. Helena white seabream |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 31 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: endemic to Saint Helena. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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