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Scarus persicus Randall & Bruce, 1983 Gulf parrotfish |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,500.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only the Persian Gulf to the southern coast of Oman, but not common in the south. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||