Scarus forsteni

(Bleeker, 1861)

Forsten's Parrotfish

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Christmas Island to the Pitcairn Group.

Size: 22 inches (55 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits exposed outer lagoons and seaward reefs rich in coral growth and usually found at depths between 3 – 100 feet (1 – 30 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.

Food fish in local areas.