Bicolour parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor)

Scientific name: Cetoscarus bicolor R?ppell, 1829

The Bicolour parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) is a marine fish of the family Scaridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Izu Island, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef.

Bicolour parrotfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Occurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles usually solitary; adults form harems; males are territorial. Goes to several changes during growth and very large females change sex to the brightly colored male. Small juveniles usually in dense coral and algae habitats. Benthic grazer of algae. Caught with nets and other types of artisanal gear.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cetoscarus bicolor
Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 90.0
Depth range: 1–30 m (3–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m, usually 1 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Izu Island, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=5; K=0.255; Tmax=21)