| Family: |
Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| Max. size: |
31 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: known only from Marquesas Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in inner bays and outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 89972). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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