Fivesaddle Parrotfish
Scarus scaber
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 20 m
- Max size: 37 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This parrotfish grazes coral reefs almost without pause, scraping algae from the rock with a beak fused from its teeth. Initial phase fish gather in groups in dense coral, and males and females differ sharply in colour.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219114.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fivesaddle Parrotfish live?
- The Fivesaddle Parrotfish (Scarus scaber) is typically found at 1 to 20 m.
- Is the Fivesaddle Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Fivesaddle Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fivesaddle Parrotfish get?
- The Fivesaddle Parrotfish grows to about 37 cm.