Chlorurus bowersi (Snyder, 1909)

Bower's parrotfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Scaridae \| Scarinae
Synonyms	Callyodon bowersi, Scarus bowersi, ... more
Common names	Orange-blotch parrotfish, 鹦哥, Ômon-hagebudai, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 9°S

Western Pacific: Philippines, Java (Indonesia), Ryukyu Islands, and Palau.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Males are easily recognized by the bright orange patch. Females are similar to males but lack orange (Ref. 48636).

Inhabits channel and lagoon reef slopes, in coral-rich areas (Ref. 9710). Occurs singly (Ref. 9710).


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

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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 (29 of 100)	High

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