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Bicolour Parrotfish
Cetoscarus bicolor
Surf Parrotfish
Scarus rivulatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Found in
- 15 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- browngreyyelloworangegreenbluepurplepinkred
- Body shape
- Standard, Elongated
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Streaks pattern
- Family
- Scaridae
Males can be easily recognised by the orange patch on the cheek and gill cover, orange wavy lines and bands on the snout and cheek, and pale green pectoral fins. Females (Initial Phase) are grey to greyish-brown or lilac-greyish with two pales stripes along the belly.
Distribution and habitat
Rottnest Island, Western Australia, to Moreton Bay, Queensland; also reefs in the Coral Sea, and the Lord Howe Island region and Norfolk Island in the Tasman Sea. Elsewhere, the species occurs in the tropical, west Pacific (including the Kermadec Islands). Inhabits coastal reefs and offshore reefs, inclucing tidepools and silty areas - often forming large schools.
Similar species
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Bleeker's Parrotfish (male)
Chlorurus bleekeri
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Bluebarred Parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
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Blue Parrotfish
Scarus coeruleus
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Bridled Parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
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Captain Parrotfish
Chlorurus enneacanthus
Questions
Is Surf Parrotfish dangerous?
Surf Parrotfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Surf Parrotfish?
How deep does Surf Parrotfish live?
Surf Parrotfish can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.
