Scarus hoefleri

(Steindachner, 1881)

Guinean Parrotfish

Range: Eastern Atlantic Ocean: Mauritania to the Congo.

Size: 24 inches (60 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky coastal areas and usually found at depths between 3 – 50 feet (1 – 15 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.