Darkcap Parrotfish
Scarus oviceps
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 44.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish of lagoon, coastal and outer reefs down to about twenty metres, grazing algae from the bottom with its beak. It usually keeps to itself but will sometimes form small groups, and reaches about forty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219111.
FAQ
- How deep does the Darkcap Parrotfish live?
- The Darkcap Parrotfish (Scarus oviceps) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Darkcap Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Darkcap Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Darkcap Parrotfish get?
- The Darkcap Parrotfish grows to about 44.5 cm.