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Updated 4/26/2020

Family Scaridae

INDO-PACIFIC

Scarus niger



Fiji


Palau


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SWARTHY PARROTFISH

Common on sheltered reefs & lagoons.  Adults appear purplish-black underwater, with a neon green ear spot.  Attains 14 inches.  Red Sea to Okinawa, to the Tuamotus, excluding Hawai'i.