Bicolor Parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor)
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Bicolor Parrotfish
Bicolor Parrotfish
Cetoscarus bicolor
568 Litres (150 US G.)
50.8-55.9cm (20-22 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
15-20 years
Family
Scaridae
Contents
Additional names
- Red-Specked Parrotfish, Spotted Parrotfish, Two-Color Parrotfish
Additional scientific names
- Scarus bicolor, Scarus pulchellus, Cetoscarus pulchellus, Bolbometopon bicolor
Origin
- Endemic to the Red Sea; Its Indo-Pacific range is disputed (see notes).
Sexing
- Hermaphroditic; males change to females, and back to males.
Tank compatibility
- Peaceful, mixes well with tankmates.
Diet
- Eats algae off corals by scraping off coral with their strong, beak like mouths.
Feeding regime
- Daily.
Environment Specifics
- Reef tank, with coral structures to encourage grazing
Behaviour
- Fairly Peaceful. Will stand ground if attacked by more aggressive species.
Identification
- Juveniles are white, with an orange band bordered by black down the eyes. Adults are blue with red-purple markings.
Notes
- The species' actual range is disputed - some say the Indo-Pacific population outside of the Red Sea is a separate species entirely, Cetoscarus occellatus.
Pictures
Videos
| Juvenile apecimen: |
| Adult specimen: |
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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