| 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: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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