Scarus coeruleus

(Edwards, 1771)

Blue Parrotfish

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Maryland south to Brazil.

Size: 48 inches (120 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral reefs and usually found at depths between 3 – 85 feet (1 – 25 m) where it feeds mainly on algae.

General Husbandry: Colors vary between sexes and its stage of growth (phase). Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Scaridae

Subfamily: Scarinae

Genus: Scarus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.