Daisy Parrotfish nibbling on Acropora Coral
Daisy Parrotfish nibbling on Acropora Coral
Daisy Parrotfish (female) nibbling on the algae growing within an Acropora Coral. Parrotfish are some of the most colourful residents of the coral reef. They resemble parrots both with their vibrant coloration and beak like teeth which they use to rasp algae from corals & rocky outgrowths.
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Daisy Parrotfish Facts
Other Names: Bullethead Parrotfish, Green-finned Parrotfish, Green Parrotfish, Shabby Parrotfish, Burnt Parrotfish
Scientific Name: Chlorurus sordidus
Max. size: 40 cm
Diet: Benthic algae
Habitat: Lagoons, seaward reefs, drop-offs, shallow reef flats
Depth: 1 - 30 metres
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Natal, South Africa and east to the Hawaiian, Line, and Ducie islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Perth, New South Wales, Lord Howe Island and Rapa Island.
Conservation: Least Concern
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