Pacific Longnose Parrotfish
Hipposcarus longiceps
- Group: Parrotfish
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Pacific longnose parrotfish prefers turbid lagoons to clear outer reefs and gathers in groups, with females moving in small bands. It grazes the bottom for algae and can grow to about sixty centimetres, though some catches carry a ciguatera risk.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Hipposcarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278899.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Longnose Parrotfish live?
- The Pacific Longnose Parrotfish (Hipposcarus longiceps) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Pacific Longnose Parrotfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Longnose Parrotfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Longnose Parrotfish get?
- The Pacific Longnose Parrotfish grows to about 60 cm.