Scarus collana Rüppell, 1835 Red Sea parrotfish |
photo by
Field, R. |
Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
Max. size: | 33 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs around small coral heads or dead coral rock on silty sand of inshore reefs (Ref. 9710). Solitary species (Ref. 9710). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |