Scarus altipinnis
| Scarus altipinnis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Scaridae |
| Genus: | Scarus |
| Species: | S. altipinnis |
| Binomial name | |
| Scarus altipinnis | |
Scarus altipinnis, also known as the Mini-fin Parrotfish, is a member of the Scarus family.
Ecology
The Scarus altipinnis lives among the outer reefs and lagoons, at depths of 1 to 50m.[1]
Threats
The biggest threat to this species is commercial fishing.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Scarus altipinnis". IUCN. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
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