Roundhead Parrotfish

Scientific Name: Chlorurus strongylocephalus
Species: Parrotfishes (Scaridae)
Other names: Scarus strongylocephalus, Indian Parrotfish, Indian Ocean Steephead Parrotfish, Sheephead Parrotfish.

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Description

Also known as Scarus strongylocephalus, Indian Parrotfish, Indian Ocean Steephead Parrotfish and Sheephead Parrotfish.

Found singly or in small groups on inner reef crests and rubble areas with rich coral growth.
They feed on filamentous algae.
Males blue/green, Females green/red
Length - 70cm
Depth - 2-35m
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 Roundhead Parrotfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 35 times by user @fishx6

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