Parrotfish

Parrotfish are a colorful and distinctive group of fish known for their beak-like teeth, which they use to scrape algae from coral and rocks. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by preventing algal overgrowth on reefs. In the aquarium, they are not commonly kept due to their large size and tendency to damage coral structures. Parrotfish require large tanks with plenty of swimming space and a diet rich in algae and marine-based plant matter. They are best suited for fish-only or large public aquariums where their unique behavior and vibrant colors can be appreciated without risking harm to delicate corals or invertebrates.

1. Common name: Spinytooth parrotfish

   Scientific name: Calotomus spinidens
2. 
   Common name: Bicolor parrotfish

   Scientific name: Cetoscarus bicolor
3. 
   Common name: Bluemoon parrotfish

   Scientific name: Chlorurus atrilunula
4. Common name: Tan-faced parrotfish

   Scientific name: Chlorurus frontalis
5. 
   Common name: Sinai parrotfish

   Scientific name: Chlorurus genazonatus
6. 
   Common name: Steephead parrotfish

   Scientific name: Chlorurus gibbus
7. 
   Common name: Japanese parrotfish

   Scientific name: Chlorurus japanensis
8. 
   Common name: Blunt-head parrotfish

   Scientific name: Chlorurus microrhinos
9. 
   Common name: Spectacled parrotfish

   Scientific name: Chlorurus perspicillatus
10. 
    Common name: Bullethead parrotfish

    Scientific name: Chlorurus sordidus
11. 
    Common name: Indian Ocean steephead parrotfish

    Scientific name: Chlorurus strongylocephalus
12. Common name: Troschel's parrotfish

    Scientific name: Chlorurus troschelii
13. 
    Common name: Longnose parrotfish

    Scientific name: Hipposcarus harid
14. Common name: Lama G. Cuvier, 1800

    Scientific name: Leptoscarus vaigiensis
15. 
    Common name: Filament-finned parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus altipinnis
16. 
    Common name: Blue kwab

    Scientific name: Scarus coeruleus
17. 
    Common name: Darktail parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus fuscocaudalis
18. 
    Common name: Blue-barred parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus ghobban
19. 
    Common name: Guinean parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus hoefleri
20. 
    Common name: Dusky parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus niger
21. Common name: Darkcapped parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus oviceps
22. 
    Common name: Gulf parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus persicus
23. 
    Common name: Ember parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus rubroviolaceus
24. Common name: Eclipse parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus russelii
25. 
    Common name: Yellowband parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus schlegeli
26. 
    Common name: loro

    Scientific name: Scarus taeniopterus
27. 
    Common name: Tricolour parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus tricolor
28. Common name: Dhofar parrotfish

    Scientific name: Scarus zufar