Festive parrotfish
📖 Overview
Found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs . Feeds on benthic algae . Uncommon . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Adults identified by lines radiating from eyes, two of which running over the top of the head . Coloration changes slowly with growth. Males develop a distinctive lump on the forehead.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Festive parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Festive parrotfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Lord Howe Island.
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callyodon lunula | Snyder | 1908 | Synonym |
| Callyodon verweyi | de Beaufort | 1940 | Synonym |
| Margaritodon verweyi | de Beaufort | 1940 | Synonym |
| Scarus lunula | Snyder | 1908 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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