Scarus ferrugineus — Details

Rusty Parrotfish learn more about names for this taxon

Overview

Comprehensive Description

Biology

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Inhabits protected coral slopes (Ref. 9710). Individuals in the terminal phase form harems (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on benthic algae (Ref. 3488).
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Distribution

Range Description

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This species is found in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden to Somalia and Socotra, Oman and Arabian Gulf, but it is not recorded from the northern Arabian Gulf (Randall and Bruce 1983).
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Distribution

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Djibouti, Red Sea, Somalia
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Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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Physical Description

Size

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Maximum size: 410 mm TL
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Max. size

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41.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 8883))
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Type Information

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Paratype for Scarus ferrugineus
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
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Collector(s): N. Marshall
Locality: Red Sea: Mersa Sheikh, Sa'Ad, Red Sea, Indian
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This species inhabits coral reefs of the Red Sea and rocky shores of Oman and the Arabian Gulf in depths from 1-60 m
(Lieske and Myers 1994, Bruce and Randall 1984). The maximum age was recorded at 15 years (J.H. Choat pers comm. 2009).

Systems
  • Marine
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Depth range based on 4 specimens in 1 taxon.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 3 - 68

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Depth range (m): 3 - 68
 
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Depth: 1 - 60m.
From 1 to 60 meters.

Habitat: reef-associated. Inhabits protected coral slopes (Ref. 9710). Individuals in the terminal phase form harems (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on benthic algae (Ref. 3488).
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Environment

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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m (Ref. 9710)
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Trophic Strategy

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Inhabits protected coral slopes. Feeds mainly on benthic algae.
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2010

Assessor/s
Choat, J.H., Clements, K.D., Rocha, L.A., Russell, B., Myers, R., Lazuardi, M.E., Pardede, S. & Rahardjo, P.

Reviewer/s
McIlwain, J. & Craig, M.T.

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Justification
This species is abundant over most of iits recorded range. It is not targeted in any particular fishery and it occurs in marine reserves in parts of its range. It is therefore listed as Least Concern.
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Population

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Population
This species is abundant over most of its range. It is abundant in the Red Sea with estimates of 76 individuals per hectare and 30.6 individuals per 1,000 m2 in northern Oman. It is also abundant along parts of the southern Arabian Gulf coast (J.H. Choat pers comm. 2009).

Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There are no major threats known for this species.
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Least Concern (LC)
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
There are no species-specific conservation measures in place for this species. However, its distribution overlaps several marine protected areas within its range.
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems

Benefits

Importance

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fisheries: commercial
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Scarus ferrugineus

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Scarus ferrugineus, the rusty parrotfish, is a species of fish found at coral reef in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Persian Gulf. It is generally common. It measures up to 41 centimetres (16 in) in length. While the terminal phase is multi-coloured, the initial phase, which frequently is seen in groups, is overall brownish with a yellow tail.

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