Bicolor Parrotfish

Scientific Name: Cetoscarus bicolor
Species: Parrotfishes (Scaridae)
Other names: Bicolour Parrotfish, Two-colour Parrotfish, Red-Speckled Parrotfish.

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Description

Also known as Bicolour Parrotfish, Two-colour Parrotfish and Red-Speckled Parrotfish.

Found in small groups in sheltered lagoons hiding in coral blocks and on reef slopes, very shy.
They feed on filamentous algae.
Juveniles solitary and shallow.
Colour changes from white orange to yellowy orange before changing to the adult colours.
Length - 90cm
Depth - 1-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Parrotfish are hermaphrodites and live in harems with a dominant male. They are not territorial and live in harmony with other species, often found feeding together.
They have teeth that are fused into powerful beaks which are used for grabbing filamentous algae from dead coral, often found feeding in a cloud of sediment.
They are brightly coloured and change dramatically from juvenile to adult.
At night Parrotfish make sleeping bags out of slimy bubbles for protection against predators.

Spotted

The Bicolor Parrotfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 19 times by users @CazA @fishx6 @bottleofscotch

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Bicolor Parrotfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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