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Dusky Parrotfish (Scarus niger)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Scarus niger

Forsskål, 1775

Dusky Parrotfish

Also known as: Black Parrotfish, Swarthy Parrotfish

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–30 m

Max size

44.4 cm

Max weight

2 kg

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Eupercaria incertae sedis

Family

Labridae

Where to find it
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