HomeMarine aquarium fishWrassesCandelamoa parrotfish Candelamoa parrotfish (Hipposcarus harid) Scientific name: Hipposcarus harid Forssk?l, 1775 The Candelamoa parrotfish (Hipposcarus harid) is a marine fish of the family Scaridae. BiologyInhabits coastal regions associated with coral reefs and reef flats. Forms groups consisting of a terminal phased individual and numerous individuals in the initial phase. Feeds on benthic algae. Caught with nets and other artisanal gear. Mainly sold fresh.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameHipposcarus haridFamilyScaridae (Parrotfishes)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length75.0Common length35.0Depth range1–25 m (3–82 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 25 mClimateTropicalDistributionWestern Indian Ocean: Red Sea south to Mozambique Channel, including Madagascar and Seychelles and east to Sri Lanka, Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago. Occurrence in Java, Indonesia as reported by needs verification.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmlessUsesFisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercialResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More wrassesBluemoon parrotfishChlorurus atrilunulaBlue humphead parrotfishChlorurus cyanescensSpectacled parrotfishChlorurus perspicillatusBelted wrasseStethojulis balteataYellowstripe corisCoris flavovittataElegant corisCoris venustaSee all wrasses SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026