Red Parrotfish
Scarus xanthopleura
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 54 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An uncommon parrotfish of clear lagoon and seaward reefs, the red parrotfish is usually seen alone patrolling along drop offs. It reaches about fifty four centimetres and, like its relatives, scrapes algae from the reef 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 276065.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Parrotfish live?
- The Red Parrotfish (Scarus xanthopleura) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Red Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Parrotfish get?
- The Red Parrotfish grows to about 54 cm.