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.
The Scarus altipinnis lives among the outer reefs and lagoons, at depths of 1 to 50m.
The biggest threat to this species is commercial fishing.