Singapore Parrotfish
Scarus prasiognathos
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 25 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This parrotfish grazes algae from seaward slopes and reef flats, scraping the bottom with a fused beak. It often moves in large schools and will enter shallow protected water. A big species, it reaches about 70 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219093.
FAQ
- How deep does the Singapore Parrotfish live?
- The Singapore Parrotfish (Scarus prasiognathos) is typically found at 1 to 25 m.
- Is the Singapore Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Singapore Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Singapore Parrotfish get?
- The Singapore Parrotfish grows to about 70 cm.