Author: (Bloch, 1789)
FBname: Palecheek parrotfish
Comments: Inhabits seaward coral (Ref. 58652) and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710); inner reefs with rich coral habitat (Ref. 48636).  Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 3488).  May occur in small groups of 1 TP with 1 to 3 IPs  (Ref. 9793). Caught mainly with traps, nets and other types of artisanal gear.  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.