Fin's Fish Guide
The Festive parrotfish (Scarus festivus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Scaridae that grows up to 45 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Christmas I. and others
Description
The Festive parrotfish is a parrotfish (Scaridae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 35 cm and has a stocky, blue-green with yellow and pink lines body and fused teeth that form a parrot-like beak. With it it rasps algae and lichen from coral and stone; the digested limestone it excretes as fine sand. Many parrotfishes change sex and colour. At night it sometimes sleeps in a self-made mucus cocoon. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Festive parrotfish?
The Festive parrotfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly green.
Where does the Festive parrotfish live?
The Festive parrotfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Christmas I. and others
How big does the Festive parrotfish get?
The Festive parrotfish grows to a maximum of about 45 cm.
Is the Festive parrotfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Festive parrotfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Festive parrotfish edible?
Yes, the Festive parrotfish is commonly eaten.
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