Family : Scaridae (Parrotfishes) , subfamily: Scarinae
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Candelamoa parrotfish
Fish Name : Hipposcarus harid
Max size : 75.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5490); max. published weight: 2,300 g (Ref. 3488)
Environment : reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 25 m
Climate : tropical
Global Importance : fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Mozambique Channel, including Madagascar and Seychelles and east to Sri Lanka, Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago. Occurrence in Java, Indonesia as reported by Ref. 9710 needs verification.
Diagnosis :
Biology : Inhabits coastal regions associated with coral reefs and reef flats. Forms groups consisting of a terminal phased individual and numerous individuals in the initial phase (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 30573). Caught with nets and other artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Westneat, Mark
Main Ref : Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall. 1984. (Ref. 3488)

India country information
Common Names : വാലന് ചണ്ടി, വാളന് ചാണ്ടി, Valan-chandi
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses