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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Azure parrotfish

Scarus compressus Osburn & Nichols, 1916
Max Length
68 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
3–24 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
35 cm
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Found in rocky, boulder strewn reefs and slopes. Commonly occurs in reefs with reef building stony corals. Feeds by scraping algae from rocks and corals . Uncommon species. Only caught occasionally.

Scientific Name
Scarus compressus
Authority
Osburn & Nichols, 1916
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
68 cm
Depth Range
3–24 m
Latitude
1°S – 28°N
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Azure parrotfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Azure parrotfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 24 m . Tropical; 28°N - 1°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
68cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
28°N – 1°S
Described By
Osburn & Nichols, 1916

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