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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] and the redlip parrotfish.Cite error: A <ref>
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Description
[edit]The species is sexually dimorphic, with the males possessing a bright, greenish-blue color while the females are a duller brown.[3]
Habitat and behavior
[edit]Diet includes aquatic plants and benthic algea, which they scrape off rocks using their beak.
Importance to humans
[edit]The ember parrotfish is commercially fished, and can be kept in saltwater aquariums.[2]
Etymology
[edit]The genus name, Scarus, comes from the Greek word "skaros", meaning "parrotfish".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Scarus rubroviolaceus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 27 May.
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- ^ http://www.marinelifephotography.com/fishes/parrotfishes/scarus-rubroviolaceus.htm
External links
[edit]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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