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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Arabian parrotfish

Scarus arabicus Steindachner, 1902
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
5–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Arabian parrotfish (Scarus arabicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 50 metres. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scarus arabicus
Authority
Steindachner, 1902
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Depth Range
5–50 m
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Arabian parrotfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Arabian parrotfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 50 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea; Gulf of Aden to Pakistan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
45cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1902

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