| Citation | Bellwood, D.R., 2001, Scaridae. Parrotfishes.. p. 3468-3492. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 6. Bony fishes part 4 (Labridae to Latimeriidae), estuarine crocodiles. FAO, Rome. |
| Ref. | 9793 Bellwood, D.R., 2001 |
| Page | 3487;pl.VII,91-92 |
| Named Used as Valid | Scarus niger |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indian Ocean IP form with distinct lines on body may extend into western Indonesia.. |
| Quote | Common on reef slopes on both exposed and sheltered reefs. Solitary or in small groups. |