Emerald Parrotfish
Nicholsina usta
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–80 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An emerald green parrotfish of seagrass beds and open bottom, it grazes mostly in the shallows while larger adults move into deeper water down to around eighty metres. It is not often brought to market for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Nicholsina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159298.
FAQ
- How deep does the Emerald Parrotfish live?
- The Emerald Parrotfish (Nicholsina usta) is typically found at 1–80 m.
- Is the Emerald Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Emerald Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Emerald Parrotfish get?
- The Emerald Parrotfish grows to about 30 cm.