Scarus rubroviolaceus

Parrotfishes

  • Ember parrotfish
  • Funken-Papageifisch
  • Perroquet lie de vin
  • Loro Violáceo

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 36 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 70 cm
  • Maximum age known : 15 year(s)
  • The animal crushes corals to feed itself.
  • Diet : Algae
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing