Leptoscarus vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)

Marbled parrotfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Scaridae \| Sparisomatinae
Synonyms	Scarus vaigiensis, Scarus auritus, Scarus bottae, ... more
Common names	Seagrass parrotfish, Perroquet pétrole, Mizorebudai, ... more

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Main reference

Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall. 1985. (Ref. 525)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5490)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 35°S

Indo-Pacific: northern Red Sea and South Africa to Easter Island, north to southern Japan, south to Poor Knight's Island in New Zealand and Rottnest Island in Australia. Southeast Atlantic: False Bay, South Africa (Ref. 525).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25. Color when fresh is greenish with pale and dark brown on scales, the latter almost covering entire scales. Head with irregular bands and spots, most distinct band on the chin. Somewhat fleshy lips, covering teeth in both jaws. Fleshy rim of anterior nostril expands dorsoposteriorly to a flap extending to or beyond posterior nostril. Yellow-orange iris with outer green ring. Flexible dorsal spines; deeply incised inter spinous membrane of dorsal fin. On males have caniniform teeth above the upper dental plates.

Found in sheltered bays, harbors and lagoons (Ref. 48636). Inhabits seagrass areas or areas with hard substrates heavy with algal cover. Usually occur in small groups. Unlike other parrotfishes, males and females look very similar and do not change sex (Ref. 48636). Feeds on seagrasses and algae (Ref. 30573). Marketed fresh (Ref. 5284).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)	High

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Modified by Santos, Kristine

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