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The Half-toothed parrot-fish (Calotomus spinidens) is a saltwater fish of the family Scaridae that grows up to 30 cm.
Indo-West Pacific; coastal bays and deep lagoons with seagrass and algae.
Description
The spinytooth parrotfish is a small parrotfish of the family Scaridae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a greenish to brownish body that hides well among vegetation. Unlike many reef-dwelling parrotfishes it lives in coastal bays and deep lagoons with seagrass beds and dense algal beds. Unlike its relatives with a true parrot beak it has separate, partly overlapping teeth. As a herbivore it grazes seagrass and algae. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Half-toothed parrot-fish?
The Half-toothed parrot-fish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern. Inhabitant of seagrass beds with separate, partly overlapping teeth instead of a parrot-like beak.
Where does the Half-toothed parrot-fish live?
The Half-toothed parrot-fish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; coastal bays and deep lagoons with seagrass and algae.
How big does the Half-toothed parrot-fish get?
The Half-toothed parrot-fish grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Half-toothed parrot-fish dangerous to humans?
No, the Half-toothed parrot-fish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Half-toothed parrot-fish edible?
The Half-toothed parrot-fish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Calotomus
More from the family Scaridae
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