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Eclipse Parrotfish
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Eclipse Parrotfish

Scarus russelii

The Eclipse parrotfish (Scarus russelii) also Russell's Parrotfish, is a species of parrotfish native to Indian ocean countries such as Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius to south India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. They inhabit waters over rocky substrates at depths from 6 to 15 m (20 to 49 ft). The maximum length is 51.0 cm (20.1 in), and weight reaches 1.1 kg (2.4 lb).

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