Scarus fuscopurpureus

(Klunzinger, 1871)

Purple-brown Parrotfish

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Somalia.

Size: 15 inches (38 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow weedy areas rich in coral growth and usually found at depths between 6 – 65 feet (2 – 20 m) where it feeds mainly on algae.

General Husbandry: Colors vary between sexes and its stage of growth (phase). Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Scaridae

Subfamily: Scarinae

Genus: Scarus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.