Scarus psittacus Forsskål, 1775

Common parrotfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Scaridae \| Scarinae
Synonyms	Callyodon erythacus, Callyodon hornbosteli, Pseudoscarus filholi, ... more
Common names	Palenosed parrot, Rosy-cheek parrotfish, Palenose parrotfish, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334); max. reported age: 5 years (Ref. 13619)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 25 m (Ref. 58302)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 32°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Sodwana Bay, South Africa (Ref. 5490) and east to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to Shark Bay, Western Australia and Lord Howe Island.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. The initial phase closely resembles that of S. globiceps and S. rivulatus. May be differed according to the number of scale rows and scales on the ventral side.

Inhabit reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs to at least 25 m depth (Ref. 1602). Found over corals (Ref. 5213, 58652). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Initial-phase fish stage usually form small feeding schools (Ref. 2334). Graze on benthic algae (Ref. 3488). Secrete a mucus cocoon (Ref. 1602).


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 (K=0.35; tmax=5)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (22 of 100)	High

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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