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Scarus ovifrons Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 Knobsnout parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 78 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) and Taiwan (Ref. 43542). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky areas of coastal waters. Found in small groups (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 28.05.96 |
| Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13 |