Greenhead Parrotfish
NameGreenhead Parrotfish
Scientific NameScarus ghobban
Common NamesGreenhead Parrotfish, Blue-barred Parrotfish, Globehead Parrotfish, Yellowscale Parrotfish
FamilyScaridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietherbivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Angelfish, Other large Wrasses, Triggerfish (select species), Groupers (in extremely large tanks)
Description
The Greenhead Parrotfish is a large, vibrant marine fish known for its distinctive green head and blue-barred body, especially in its terminal male phase. These fish are crucial to reef health, using their fused, beak-like teeth to graze on algae from rocks and coral. Due to their significant size and specialized diet, they require very large, mature reef aquariums.
