Scarus dubius Bennett, 1828
Regal parrot

Yapot Isdang loro,  Molmol,  Mul-mul,  Mul-mul, 

Scarus dubius
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae
 Max. size:  35.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: found only in the Hawaiian Islands. Occurrences outside Hawaii are all misidentifications.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Grazes on benthic algae. Protogynous (Ref. 55080).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Outside distributional range. Reported from Tubbataha Reefs (Ref. 53416, 57038).

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 07.02.92
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 07.01.08
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 26.08.94

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