Fin's Fish Guide
The Banded parrotfish (Notolabrus fucicola) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 38 cm.
Temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand; rocky reefs and kelp areas.
Description
The yellow-saddled wrasse is a wrasse of the family Labridae from the temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand. The species grows to about 38 cm and has a stocky, brown to olive body with paler saddle blotches and spots. It inhabits rocky reefs and kelp areas of cool coastal waters. It is a selective bottom forager that with powerful jaws crushes mainly hard-shelled prey: molluscs, crustaceans, sea urchins and polychaete worms. The yellow-saddled wrasse is a local angling and food fish and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded parrotfish?
The Banded parrotfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Selective bottom hunter that crushes hard-shelled prey with powerful jaws; lighter saddle blotches.
Where does the Banded parrotfish live?
The Banded parrotfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Temperate waters around southern Australia and New Zealand; rocky reefs and kelp areas.
How big does the Banded parrotfish get?
The Banded parrotfish grows to a maximum of about 38 cm.
Is the Banded parrotfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded parrotfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded parrotfish edible?
Yes, the Banded parrotfish is commonly eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Banded parrotfish?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Banded parrotfish is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Notolabrus
More from the family Labridae
Want the complete picture on the Banded parrotfish?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Banded parrotfish is one of 12,519 species in the app.