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Scarus fuscopurpureus (Klunzinger, 1871) Purple-brown parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| 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). | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||