Marbled Parrotfish
Leptoscarus vaigiensis
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 35.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Unusual among parrotfishes, the marbled does not change sex and males and females look much alike. It grazes seagrass and algae in sheltered bays and lagoons, usually in small groups, and reaches around thirty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Leptoscarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219091.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Parrotfish live?
- The Marbled Parrotfish (Leptoscarus vaigiensis) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Marbled Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Parrotfish get?
- The Marbled Parrotfish grows to about 35.2 cm.