The Blue parrotfish (Scarus oviceps) is a saltwater fish of the family Scaridae that grows up to 45 cm.
Description
The dark capped parrotfish is a parrotfish from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 45 cm and has a parrot-like, beak-fused tooth plate; adult males are blue-green with a conspicuous dark cap over the head, females greyer. As a reef-dweller it rasps algae and aufwuchs from coral and rock with its beak and so helps create sand. Like many parrotfishes it is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The fish is a local food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue parrotfish?
The Blue parrotfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Blue parrotfish live?
The Blue parrotfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blue parrotfish get?
The Blue parrotfish grows to a maximum of about 45 cm.
Is the Blue parrotfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue parrotfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue parrotfish edible?
Yes, the Blue parrotfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Scarus
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