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Scaridae (Parrotfishes) > Scarinae
Etymology: Cetoscarus: Greek, ketos = a marine monster, whale + Greek, skaros = a fish cited by ancient writers; a parrot fish (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Rüppell.
Issue
This species is endemic to the Red Sea (Ref. 54980:447, species treatment in prep). Correction of data other than distribution is in progress (information transfer to C. ocellatus of the Indo-Pacific).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecología
marino asociado a arrecife; rango de profundidad 1 - 30 m (Ref. 27115). Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 33°N - 12°N, 32°E - 44°E
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea endemic.
Tamaño / Peso / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 50.0 cm SL macho / no sexado; (Ref. 115947); peso máximo publicado: 2.4 kg (Ref. 125599)
Benthic grazer of algae (Ref. 3488). Caught with nets and other types of artisanal gear.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Madurez | Reproducción | Puesta | Huevos | Fecundidad | Larva
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Choat, J.H., B. Russell, K.D. Clements, L.A. Rocha, R. Myers, M.E. Lazuardi, A. Muljadi, S. Pardede and P. Rahardjo, 2012. Cetoscarus bicolor. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012:e.T190690A17793737. Downloaded on 03 August 2017. (Ref. 115947)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Pesquerías: comercial; Acuario: Comercial
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