| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| Max. size: |
66 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania (Ref. 5377) to Congo. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9. Male brightly coloured ; female and juveniles with light and dark bands on back (Ref. 89672). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky coastal areas (Ref. 7360). A herbivorous species with specialized pharyngeal bones and muscles (Ref. 52194, 52195). Occurs in shallow water (Ref. 27000). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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