Pacific longnose parrotfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Hipposcarus longiceps

Biology:

Inhabits turbid lagoons more than outer reef areas. Usually seen in aggregations; females usually in small groups . Large adults may occur to depths of at least 40 m.

IUCN Red List Status:

Least Concern

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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CC-BY-NC

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21021874

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CC-BY

Author:

Mark Rosenstein / iNaturalist

Source:

http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/397

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 9. Small juveniles are light brownish with a broad longitudinal orange band; the primary phase is a whitish brown to light gray with a yellowish tail; the terminal phase is light blue and green (Ref. 1602 , 48636 ). Adults best recognized by the shape of the head .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 48.0 cm SL male/unsexed;