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Five-saddle Parrotfish (female)

Scarus scaber

Seabook: Five-saddle Parrotfish (female)

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Max Depth

20 m

Description

Scarus scaber is a member of the Scaridae family. Other names: Five-saddle Parrotfish and Dusky-capped Parrotfish. Description This species grows to a maximum 37 cm in length and 900 g in weight. Dorsal spines: 9; Dorsal rays: 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal rays: 9 Dental plates, ¾ to fully covered by l... Read more in Seabook

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white
brown
grey
yellow
pink

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

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Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

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Venomous

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