Purple-Brown Parrotfish
Scarus fuscopurpureus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This parrotfish grazes the shallows over sand and weed bottoms scattered with coral heads, moving in pairs or small groups. Like other parrotfish it scrapes algae and turf from hard surfaces with a beak of fused teeth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219132.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple-Brown Parrotfish live?
- The Purple-Brown Parrotfish (Scarus fuscopurpureus) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Purple-Brown Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Purple-Brown Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Purple-Brown Parrotfish get?
- The Purple-Brown Parrotfish grows to about 38 cm.