Brazilian Striped Parrotfish
NameBrazilian Striped Parrotfish
Scientific NameScarus iseri
Common NamesStriped Parrotfish, Princess Parrotfish, Brazilian Striped Parrotfish
FamilyScaridae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Hawkfish, Pufferfish, Triggerfish (non-aggressive types)
Description
The Brazilian Striped Parrotfish is a vibrant reef fish characterized by its distinctive color patterns, which include vertical white bars and horizontal blue stripes, especially in its terminal phase. These active grazers play a crucial role in coral reef ecosystems by consuming algae. They require a very large, mature reef aquarium with plenty of live rock for grazing.
