Species Name: Scarus russelii

Authority: Valenciennes, 1840

Common Name: Eclipse Parrotfish

Range: Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, including Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius to south coast of India and Sri Lanka

Size: 20 inches - 50 cm

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coastal areas

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 82°F (22 - 28°C) and feeds upon algae covered rock and coral branches/mounds. Shown here for identification only.