Scarus longipinnis

Randall & Choat, 1980

Highfin Parrotfish

Range: South Pacific: Subtropical Pacific from Great Barrier Reef to Pitcairn.

Size: 16 inches (40 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits seaward reefs and usually found at depths between 30 – 200 feet (10 – 60 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.