| Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| 41 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. |
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| Inhabits protected coral slopes (Ref. 9710). Individuals in the terminal phase form harems (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on benthic algae (Ref. 3488). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Reported from Hainan and Guangdong (Ref. 47843). |
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