Yellowbar Parrot
Calotomus zonarchus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–170 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A parrotfish of coral rock and rubble from the surge zone down to about 10 metres, it reaches roughly 33 centimetres. Every fish starts life as a female before some change into males, scraping algae from the reef with a fused beak.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Calotomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276711.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowbar Parrot live?
- The Yellowbar Parrot (Calotomus zonarchus) is typically found at 12–170 m.
- Is the Yellowbar Parrot dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowbar Parrot is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowbar Parrot get?
- The Yellowbar Parrot grows to about 33 cm.