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O (Scarus coelestinus) < 90 cm / 3 ft
ar lue od and ns. aler lue facial mar in s. ar e ea often co ered in al ae. ail lo es ha e ointed ti s.
The Rainbow arrot sh can grow to be over 20 kg and live for up to 1 years. Their jaws are so massive, they can be heard by divers as they make contact with the reef while feeding. They depend on mangroves as nurseries and their numbers are steadily decreasing as these habitats are cut down.
O O (Scarus guacamaia) < 1.2 m / 4 ft
he lar est of the arrot shes. ed face and reen od with large scales. Lobed forehead. Red tail with long tips.
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O O
(Scarus guacamaia)
Long sloping forehead. Large scales are edged in red. he reddish tail is commonl s uared off at the end.