Fin's Fish Guide
The Blue tumbler (Scarus coelestinus) is a saltwater fish of the family Scaridae that grows up to 77 cm.
Description
The midnight parrotfish is a parrotfish (Scaridae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species grows to about 75 cm and has a deep dark-blue to black body with bright blue markings on the head. With its parrot-like, beak-fused teeth it scrapes algae and small organisms from rocks and dead coral. It occurs from coastal rocky reefs to seaward reefs, often in schools, sometimes together with surgeonfishes. Like many parrotfishes it is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue tumbler?
The Blue tumbler has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Dark blue-black with blue head markings; beak teeth scrape algae; protogynous hermaphrodite.
Where does the Blue tumbler live?
The Blue tumbler lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic; coastal rocky reefs and seaward reefs.
How big does the Blue tumbler get?
The Blue tumbler grows to a maximum of about 77 cm. On average the species is around 50 cm.
Is the Blue tumbler dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue tumbler is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue tumbler edible?
The Blue tumbler is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Scarus
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