Rusty Parrotfish
Scarus ferrugineus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A stout parrotfish of protected coral slopes in the Red Sea region, it scrapes algae from the reef with its fused beak. Terminal phase males hold harems, and like other parrotfishes it reshapes the reef as it grazes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219121.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rusty Parrotfish live?
- The Rusty Parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Rusty Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rusty Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rusty Parrotfish get?
- The Rusty Parrotfish grows to about 41 cm.