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Scarus dubius Bennett, 1828 Regal parrot |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 35.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Occurrences outside Hawaii are all misidentifications. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Grazes on benthic algae. Protogynous (Ref. 55080). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||