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. 2014 May 21;9(5):e98036. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0098036

Table 3. At-risk reef species.

Fijian Name Scientific Name Number of Times Mentioned Perceptions of Pop. Change (n =  number of participants with this perception)
Kuita Octopus sp. 8 Decreasing size (n = 1) and abundance (n = 3)
Kabatia Lethrinus harak 6 Decreasing abundance (n = 1)
Saqa Caranx ignobilis 6 Decreasing abundance (n = 1)
Kanace Moolgarda engeli 6 Smaller, scarcer, and harder to catch (n = 1)
Ulavi Gray or white parrotfish larger than 30 cm 5 Increasing abundance (n = 1)
Vonu Sea turtles 5 Decreasing abundance (n = 2)
Labe Halichoeres trimaculatus 5 N/A
Nuqa Siganus vermiculatus 5 Decreasing abundance (n = 1) or increasing abundance (n = 1)
Kawakawa Epinephelus polyphekadion 4 Decreasing size and abundance; increased fishing effort necessary (n = 5)
Ta Naso unicornis 4 N/A
Tabace Acanthurus triostegus 4 N/A
Dridri 3 Acanthurus sp. 4 Increasing abundance (n = 1)
Vasua Tridacna gigas (sea clams) 4 Decreasing abundance (n = 1)
Deou Upeneus vittatus 4 N/A

Most at-risk reef species based on the number of villagers who claimed to target them. Includes perceived changes in the population of these species and the number of interviewees who made these assessments.