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Diplodus ascensionis (Valenciennes, 1830) |
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photo by
Hook, T.J. |
| Family: | Sparidae (Porgies) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: endemic to Ascension Island. | |||
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| Biology: | Observed among rocks, usually at depths less than 10 m (Ref. 86997). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||