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Scarus koputea Randall & Choat, 1980 Marquesan parrotfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scaridae (Parrotfishes), subfamily: Scarinae | |||
| Max. size: | 31 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: known only from Marquesas Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in inner bays and outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 89972). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||