Fin's Fish Guide
The Loosetooth parrotfish (Nicholsina denticulata) is a saltwater fish of the family Scaridae that grows up to 32 cm.
Description
The loosetooth parrotfish is a parrotfish (Scaridae) from the eastern Pacific, off Central and South America. The species grows to about 32 cm and has an elongate, green-brown body and a beak-shaped mouth whose teeth are less strongly fused than in other parrotfishes. As a reef-dweller it lives on shallow rocky bottoms and in seagrass beds to about eleven metres deep and rasps off algae and seagrass. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Loosetooth parrotfish?
The Loosetooth parrotfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern. Beaked mouth with more loosely fused teeth; algae and seagrass grazer
Where does the Loosetooth parrotfish live?
The Loosetooth parrotfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific
How big does the Loosetooth parrotfish get?
The Loosetooth parrotfish grows to a maximum of about 32 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Loosetooth parrotfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Loosetooth 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 Loosetooth parrotfish edible?
The Loosetooth parrotfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Nicholsina
More from the family Scaridae
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