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Scarus coelestinus |
Distribution |
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Midnight parrotfish |
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Mitternachts-Papageifisch |
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Middernarcht papegaaivis |
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Poisson-perroquet de minuit |
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Loro de medianoche |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 5 and 75 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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Environment and movement of the nocturnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 75 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal is a protogynous transsexual
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
-Sport or local fishing.
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