| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| Max. size: |
31 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Moluccas in Indonesia, Philippines, Ryukyus in Japan and Palau. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Males resemble S. bowersi but differs in that the tan area of S. bowersi does not extend as far back as the anal fin (Ref. 1602). Initial phase has a distinctive black spot at front of the anal fin and yellowish tail and soft dorsal fin. |
| Biology: |
A rare species found in coastal and outer reefs with dense coral cover (Ref. 9710); often silty habitats (Ref. 48636). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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