| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Lord Howe Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Adults identified by lines radiating from eyes, two of which running over the top of the head (Ref. 48636). Coloration changes slowly with growth. Males develop a distinctive lump on the forehead. |
| Biology: |
Found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 3488). Uncommon (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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