Longnose Parrotfish
Scientific Name: Hipposcarus harid
Species: Parrotfishes (Scaridae)
Other names: Longnosed Parrotfish, Indian Longnose Parrotfish, Indian Ocean Longnose Parrotfish, Candelamoa Parrotfish, Candeloma Parrotfish.
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Makunudu - Maldives
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Longnose ParrotfishUploaded by: @Arpad in June 2011
Photographed at: Red Sea - Sudan
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Description
Also known as Longnosed Parrotfish, Indian Longnose Parrotfish, Indian Ocean Longnose Parrotfish, Candelamoa Parrotfish and Candeloma Parrotfish.
Found in small groups in sheltered lagoons, inner and outer reefs along sandy bottoms.
Males beautiful colours.
Females very drab in comparison.
They feed on coral and algae.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 10-35m
Widespread Indian Ocean and Red Sea
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 Longnose Parrotfish is found in or near the Indian Ocean and Red Sea region(s) and has been photographed 8 times by users @fishx6 @Arpad
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 Longnose Parrotfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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