| Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| 60.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,000.0 g |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 71 m |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. Have recently been reported from Johnston and Midway islands (Ref. 28618, 28620). Forms a hybrid with Chlorurus sordidus documented with having intermediate color pattern, cheek scale count, and DNA analysis (Ref. 57558). |
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| Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs, from the intertidal to at least 45 m (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Protogynous (Ref. 55080). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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