Sicklefin parrotfish (Scarus falcipinnis)

Scientific name: Scarus falcipinnis Playfair, 1868

Sicklefin parrotfish (Scarus falcipinnis)

The Sicklefin parrotfish (Scarus falcipinnis) is a marine fish of the family Scaridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Oman, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Also reported from Madagascar and Reunion. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed.

Biology

Inhabits steep seaward reef slopes to at least 20 m depth. Feeds on benthic algae. Also caught with nets, and other kinds of artisanal gear. Sold mostly fresh in markets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Scarus falcipinnis
Family
Scaridae (Parrotfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
60.0
Depth range
6 m (20 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - ? m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Oman, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Also reported from Madagascar and Reunion. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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