Striped Parrotfish
Scarus iseri
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 3–25 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A schooling parrotfish of shallow clear water, the striped grazes plants over Thalassia seagrass beds and rocky or coral ground. It changes sex as it grows, with large males spawning singly alongside striped females while smaller striped males spawn in groups, and it has been linked to ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276052.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Parrotfish live?
- The Striped Parrotfish (Scarus iseri) is typically found at 3–25 m.
- Is the Striped Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Parrotfish get?
- The Striped Parrotfish grows to about 35 cm.