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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

St. Helena seaperch

Holanthias fronticinctus Günther, 1868
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

St. Helena seaperch (Holanthias fronticinctus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Holanthias fronticinctus
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for St. Helena seaperch is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for St. Helena seaperch is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 110 m . Tropical endemic to St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

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