Parrotfish in Andaman

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  • Bumphead Parrotfish:
    (1) Categorized as vulnerable in the Red List of IUCN.
    (2) Bumphead parrotfish is an important component of coral reef ecosystem, but is highly endangered globally.
    (3) This fish is a highly prized resource, but is threatened due to limited knowledge about its distribution and abundance in Indian waters.
    (4) Incidental catch by fishers and degradation of coral reef habitats are two potential threats to the species.
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Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 21st Mar 2019
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