Scarus obishime Randall & Earle, 1993
Scarus obishime
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.