Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,500.0 g |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m |
Western Indian Ocean: known only the Persian Gulf to the southern coast of Oman, but not common in the south. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Reported occurrrence in this reference is in error. The photo refers to a terminal male of Scarus ferrugineus (checked by J. Randall, pers. comm., 13/04/06). |
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