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Scarus ferrugineus Forsskål, 1775 Rusty parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 41 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits protected coral slopes (Ref. 9710). Individuals in the terminal phase form harems (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on benthic algae (Ref. 3488). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||