Roundhead Parrotfish
Scarus viridifucatus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish of shallow reef flats, fronts and rocky shores, it scrapes algae from rock and dead coral with its fused beak. Usually seen alone, it reaches about forty five centimetres and turns up fresh in island markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219119.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roundhead Parrotfish live?
- The Roundhead Parrotfish (Scarus viridifucatus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Roundhead Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Roundhead Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roundhead Parrotfish get?
- The Roundhead Parrotfish grows to about 45 cm.