Darktail Parrotfish
Scarus fuscocaudalis
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 20–45 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The darktail parrotfish scrapes algae from reef rock with its beaklike teeth along coastal and outer reef crests and drop offs, usually below twenty metres and down to about forty five. It moves in small groups, helping grind hard coral rubble into sand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276047.
FAQ
- How deep does the Darktail Parrotfish live?
- The Darktail Parrotfish (Scarus fuscocaudalis) is typically found at 20–45 m.
- Is the Darktail Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Darktail Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Darktail Parrotfish get?
- The Darktail Parrotfish grows to about 25 cm.