Scarus hoefleri (Steindachner 1881)

Male brightly coloured ; female and juveniles with light and dark bands on back (Ref. 89672).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 9

Inhabits rocky coastal areas (Ref. 7360). A herbivorous species with specialized pharyngeal bones and muscles (Ref. 52194, 52195). Occurs in shallow water (Ref. 27000).

fisheries: commercial