Green-snout Parrotfish
NameGreen-snout Parrotfish
Scientific NameScarus ghobban
Common NamesGreen-snout Parrotfish, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Yellowscale Parrotfish, Globehead Parrotfish
FamilyScaridae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)30
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (select species), Groupers (select species), Large Wrasses
Description
The Green-snout Parrotfish is a large, colorful marine fish known for its distinctive beak-like mouth used to scrape algae from rocks and coral. It exhibits vibrant blue-green and pinkish hues, especially in its terminal phase. These active herbivores play a crucial role in reef ecosystems.
