PACIFIC LONGNOSE PARROTFISH

Hipposcarus longiceps

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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Hipposcarus longiceps (Valenciennes, 1840)

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  - Ray-finned fishes +
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      - Parrotfishes +
        
        Hipposcarus +
        
        Pacific longnose parrotfish
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Inhabits turbid lagoons more than outer reef areas. Usually seen in aggregations; females usually in small groups (Ref. 48636). Large adults may occur to depths of at least 40 m.

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