Bridled Parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A robust parrotfish of exposed outer reefs, it scrapes algae from the rock, sometimes in water barely deep enough to cover it. It usually feeds alone but will join mixed schools, and the young shelter among coral and rubble in lagoons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219113.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bridled Parrotfish live?
- The Bridled Parrotfish (Scarus frenatus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Bridled Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bridled Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bridled Parrotfish get?
- The Bridled Parrotfish grows to about 47 cm.