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Scarus obishime Randall & Earle, 1993 |
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photo by
Earle, J.L. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Ogasawara Islands in Japan. | |||
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| Biology: | Usually seen at depths of 25 m or more. Feeds on benthic algae during daytime. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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