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Scarus

Scarus guacamaia

Cuvier, 1829

Rainbow Parrotfish

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Florida, Bahamas to Argentina.

Size: 48 inches (120 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits mangroves and coral reef areas and usually found at depths between 3 – 85 feet (1 – 25 m) where it feeds mainly on algae.

General Husbandry: Colors vary between sexes and its stage of growth (phase). Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Perciformes

    Suborder: Labroidei

    Family: Scaridae

    Subfamily: Scarinae

    Genus: Scarus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Food fish in local areas.

 Scarus guacamaia (Rainbow Parrotfish)
Photo © Robert Patzner
Scarus globiceps Scarus hoefleri
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