Sicklefin Parrotfish
Scarus falcipinnis
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 6–20 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish of steep seaward reef slopes, it scrapes algae from rock and coral down to at least twenty metres, helping wear hard surfaces into sand. It reaches about sixty centimetres and turns up fresh in local markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219096.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sicklefin Parrotfish live?
- The Sicklefin Parrotfish (Scarus falcipinnis) is typically found at 6–20 m.
- Is the Sicklefin Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sicklefin Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sicklefin Parrotfish get?
- The Sicklefin Parrotfish grows to about 60 cm.