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| Species: | S. rubroviolaceus
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| Scarus rubroviolaceus | |
The ember parrotfish, Scarus rubroviolaceus, is a species of parrotfish native to . It is also known as the bicolor parrotfish.[2]
Distribution
The ember parrotfish is widespread and abundant. It has been found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, with its range including Japan, eastern Africa, and the Hawaiian islands.[3]
Description
Habitat and behavior
Diet includes aquatic plants and benthic algea, which they scrape off rocks using their beak.
Importance to humans
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References
- ^ "Scarus rubroviolaceus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 27 May.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=and|year=/|date=mismatch (help) - ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Scarus rubroviolaceus". FishBase. Apri 2014 version.
- ^ http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/190731/0
External links
Category:Animals described in 1847 Category:Fish of the Indian Ocean Category:Fish of the Pacific Ocean Category:Scarus Category:IUCN Red List least concern species
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