Bullethead Parrotfish
Scientific Name: Chlorurus sordidus
Species: Parrotfishes (Scaridae)
Other names: Scarus sordidus, Bullet-headed Parrotfish, Bullhead Parrotfish, Shabby Parrotfish, Daisy Parrotfish, Garnet Red Parrotfish.
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2007
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @bottleofscotch in September 2009
Photographed at: Marsa Alam - Egypt
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
Photographed at: Fafa - Tonga
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Gan - Maldives
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Makunudu - Maldives
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Bullethead ParrotfishUploaded by: @greatwhite in October 2011
Photographed at: Royal Sunset Resort, 'Atata - Tonga
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Description
Also known as Scarus sordidus, Bullet-headed Parrotfish, Bullhead Parrotfish, Shabby Parrotfish, Daisy Parrotfish and Garnet Red Parrotfish.
Found in small schools in shallow lagoons on sea grass beds.
These fish grow into beautifully coloured males and drab females.
They feed on filamentous algae.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 3-30m
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.
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The Bullethead Parrotfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 28 times by users @fishx6 @bottleofscotch @greatwhite
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 Bullethead Parrotfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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