Queen Parrotfish
Scarus vetula
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 3 to 25 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large parrotfish of coral reefs that scrapes algae from rock and dead coral with a beak of fused teeth. It sleeps wrapped in a cocoon of its own mucus, and lives in groups led by a single colourful male over several younger females that began life as females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Scarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276064.
FAQ
- How deep does the Queen Parrotfish live?
- The Queen Parrotfish (Scarus vetula) is typically found at 3 to 25 m.
- Is the Queen Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Queen Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Queen Parrotfish get?
- The Queen Parrotfish grows to about 61 cm.