| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| Max. size: |
38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Ref. 8883) and Somalia (Ref. 30573). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow water, often over sand or weed bottoms with coral heads (Ref. 9710). Found in pairs or small groups (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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