Eclipse Parrotfish

Scientific Name: Scarus russellii
Species: Parrotfishes (Scaridae)
Other names: Scarus russeli and Russell's Parrotfish.

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Description

Also known as Scarus russeli and Russell's Parrotfish.

Found singly on outer reef slopes near deep water, grazing over coral rubble and sand.
Males much brighter colours than females.
They feed on filamentous algae.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 5-20m
Restricted to the Indian Ocean

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 Eclipse Parrotfish is found in or near the Indian Ocean region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by user @fishx6

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