| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Sparisomatinae |
| Max. size: |
24 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Annobon Island (off Gabon). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal waters, on seagrass and algal bottoms (Ref. 7360).
Nicholsina usta collettei subspecies recognized from the east Atlantic (Ref. 11064). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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