Blue-barred Parrotfish
NameBlue-barred Parrotfish
Scientific NameScarus ghobban
Common NamesBlue-barred Parrotfish, Blue-barred Sea Parrot, Globehead Parrotfish, Yellowscale Parrotfish
FamilyScaridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Angelfish, Large Wrasses, Triggerfish (with caution), Groupers (with caution), Puffers
Description
The Blue-barred Parrotfish is a large, colorful marine fish known for its distinctive beak-like mouth used to scrape algae from coral and rocks. Its body is typically greenish-brown with prominent blue bars, especially on the head and flanks. These fish play a crucial role in reef ecosystems by grazing on algae.
