Red parrotfish
📖 Overview
Red parrotfish (Scarus xanthopleura), first described by Bleeker, 1853 is a large fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 54.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. The species largely solitary in behaviour. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Large primary phase individuals have a distinctive red coloration and lunate caudal fin . Females recognized by the red-outlined scales and males by their somewhat elongated snout . Median predorsal scales 6;: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m . Tropical found in Indonesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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