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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Purple-brown parrotfish

Scarus fuscopurpureus Klunzinger, 1871
Max Length
38 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
2–20 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Occurs in shallow water, often over sand or weed bottoms with coral heads . Found in pairs or small groups .

Scientific Name
Scarus fuscopurpureus
Authority
Klunzinger, 1871
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
38 cm
Depth Range
2–20 m
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Purple-brown parrotfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Purple-brown parrotfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Purple-brown parrotfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 20 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
38cm

🌡️ 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
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Klunzinger, 1871

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 18.6 g
Omega-3 (total) 86 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Purple-brown parrotfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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