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Scaridae (Parrotfishes) > Scarinae
Etymology: Cetoscarus: Greek, ketos = a marine monster, whale + Greek, skaros = a fish cited by ancient writers; a parrot fish (Ref. 45335).
Issue
This species is endemic to the Red Sea (Ref. 54980:447, species treatment in prep). Correction of data in progress (information transfer to C. ocellatus of the Indo-Pacific).
Omgeving / Klimaat / Range
Ecologie
; marien rifbewoner; diepteverspreiding 1 - 30 m (Ref. 9710), usually 1 - 30 m (Ref. 27115). Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115), preferred ?; 33°N - 25°S, 34°E - 134°W
Indo-Pacific: including the Red Sea.
Length at first maturity / Size / Gewicht / Leeftijd
Maturity: Lm 30.0 range ? - ? cm
Max length : 90.0 cm TL mannelijk/geslacht niet bekend; (Ref. 2871)
Dorsale stekels (totaal): 9; Dorsale zachte stralen (totaal): 10; Anale stekels 3; Anale zachte stralen: 9
Occurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Juveniles usually solitary; adults form harems (Ref. 9710); males are territorial. Goes to several changes during growth and very large females change sex to the brightly colored male. Small juveniles usually in dense coral and algae habitats (Ref. 48636). Benthic grazer of algae (Ref. 3488). Caught with nets and other types of artisanal gear.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Geslachtsrijpheid | Voortplanting | Kuitschieten | Eieren | Fecundity | Larven
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene, 1990. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. 506 p. (Ref. 2334)
Status op de Rode Lijst van het IUCN (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Gevaarlijk voor mensen
Harmless
Gebruik door de mens
Visserij: commercieel; Aquarium: Commercieel
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