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Scarus niger Forsskål, 1775 Dusky parrotfish |
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Dusky parrotfish Loro, Malunaw, Aliyakyak, Angol, Asul, Bon-ak, Bungalog, Bunog na angol, Buyos, Luro, Lutiin, Maming, Mol-mol, Mol-mol, Moymoy, Mulmol, Mulmul, Swarthy parrotfish, |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Sodwana Bay, South Africa (Ref. 5490) and east to the Society Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Shark Bay, Western Australia and the southern Great Barrier Reef. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9. The western Pacific population is monochromatic, but the western Indian Ocean population has a distinctive reddish primary phase. Juveniles recognized by the twin black spots on the tail (Ref. 48636). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral-rich areas of clear lagoons, channels, and outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710). Generally solitary (Ref. 1602). Juveniles in small groups on algae and coral reefs inshore (Ref. 48636). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 30573). Males maintain small harems and pair spawn (Ref. 1602). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 9710. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Recorded in Tañon Strait (Ref. 107276). Known from Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Ref. 58652), Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756), Davao Gulf, Bongo Island and Paril-Sangay Protected Seascape, Moro Gulf (Ref. 106380) and Verde Island (Ref. 107855). Also Ref. 1602, 48613, 53416. | |||
| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 05.06.92 |
| Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 21.05.13 |
| Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 07.06.95 |