| Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae |
| 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 2 - 20 m |
| Western Pacific: Philippines, Java (Indonesia), Ryukyu Islands, and Palau. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Males are easily recognized by the bright orange patch. Females are similar to males but lack orange (Ref. 48636). |
| Inhabits channel and lagoon reef slopes, in coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710). Occurs singly (Ref. 9710). |
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Near Threatened
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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