Chameleon Parrotfish (species: Scarus chameleon) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Scarus chameleon
Chameleon Parrotfish


©John E. Randall: Chameleon Parrotfish (Scarus chameleon)

©John E. Randall: Chameleon Parrotfish (Scarus chameleon)

©John E. Randall: Chameleon Parrotfish (Scarus chameleon)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Scaridae
Genus Scarus
Species Scarus chameleon

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 31 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 3 m to 30 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits outer reef flats and exposed lagoon and seaward slopes (FishBase).

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