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Scarus ovifrons Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 Knobsnout parrotfish |
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photo by
Shiina, M. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 78 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) and Taiwan (Ref. 43542). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky areas of coastal waters. Found in small groups (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||