Girella zonata
Girella zonata Günther, 1859
Verdean nibbler


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Family:  Girellidae (Nibblers)
Max. size:  21 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde, Canary Islands, and from Cap Spartel, Morocco to Cap Rosco.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Neritic species (Ref. 7373).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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