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Scarus xanthopleura Bleeker, 1853 Red parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 54 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Ryukyu, Sulawesi, Palau (Belau), and Marshall Islands. Also found in Indonesia (Ref. 8631). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Large primary phase individuals have a distinctive red coloration and lunate caudal fin (Ref. 1602). Females recognized by the red-outlined scales and males by their somewhat elongated snout (Ref. 48636). Median predorsal scales 6; | |||
| Biology: | Uncommon inhabitant of clear lagoon and seaward reefs, usually seen along drop-offs (Ref. 9710). Solitary. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||