Viridescent Parrotfish
Calotomus viridescens
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This parrotfish browses coral and rocky reefs and seagrass beds down to about thirty metres, alone or in small groups. It feeds mainly on seagrasses and the algae growing on them, and is caught in artisanal traps and nets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Calotomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219077.
FAQ
- How deep does the Viridescent Parrotfish live?
- The Viridescent Parrotfish (Calotomus viridescens) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Viridescent Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Viridescent Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Viridescent Parrotfish get?
- The Viridescent Parrotfish grows to about 21 cm.