Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 50 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea; Gulf of Aden to Pakistan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits coastal reefs, in areas with high coral cover (Ref. 9710). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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