Holanthias fronticinctus (Günther, 1868)
St. Helena seaperch
photo by Hook, T.J.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 110 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Apparently endemic to St. Helena.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Probably occurs around rocks and coral reefs (Ref. 7423)
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 August 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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