Azure Parrotfish
Scarus compressus
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 3–24 m
- Max size: 68 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish of rocky, boulder strewn reefs and stony coral slopes, the azure parrotfish scrapes algae from hard surfaces with its fused beak. It reaches close to seventy centimetres but is an uncommon catch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276043.
FAQ
- How deep does the Azure Parrotfish live?
- The Azure Parrotfish (Scarus compressus) is typically found at 3–24 m.
- Is the Azure Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Azure Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Azure Parrotfish get?
- The Azure Parrotfish grows to about 68 cm.