Festive Parrotfish
NameFestive Parrotfish
Scientific NameScarus festivus
Common NamesFestive Parrotfish, Festive Scarus
FamilyScaridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia, Pacific Islands
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (certain species), Groupers (certain species), Other large Wrasses
Description
The Festive Parrotfish is a large, vibrantly colored marine fish known for its fused, beak-like teeth used to scrape algae from coral and rocks. Males display striking patterns of green, blue, and pink/purple. They are important grazers in coral reef ecosystems and require a very large aquarium with ample rockwork for grazing.
