| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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