Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 1–90 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large parrotfish of lagoon and seaward reefs that grazes algae from rock and dead coral, leaving a clean scraped surface behind. Small juveniles shelter inshore over algal reef, and like other parrotfish the females can change into males.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219127.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Barred Parrotfish live?
- The Blue-Barred Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) is typically found at 1–90 m.
- Is the Blue-Barred Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Barred Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-Barred Parrotfish get?
- The Blue-Barred Parrotfish grows to about 75 cm.