Genus

Common name: Parrotfish

Scientific name: Calotomus

Calotomus is a genus of parrotfish predominantly found in the Indo-Pacific region. These herbivorous fish are known for their vibrant colors and beak-like teeth, which they use to scrape algae from coral and rocks. They play a crucial role in maintaining the health of coral reefs by controlling algae growth. In the aquarium, they require large tanks with plenty of live rock for grazing and can be sensitive to water quality. They are generally peaceful but may show territorial behavior.

  1. Young, Stareye Parrotfish (Calotomus carolinu) still in transition, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America
    Common name: Stareye parrotfish
    Scientific name: Calotomus carolinus
  2. 美しく大きなアオブダイ(ブダイ科)。

日本国静岡県伊豆半島賀茂郡南伊豆町中木から渡し船で渡るヒリゾ浜にて。
2023年9月9日水中撮影。
    Common name: Japanese parrotfish
    Scientific name: Calotomus japonicus
  3. Common name: Spinytooth parrotfish
    Scientific name: Calotomus spinidens
  4. Close-up of Parrot fish grazes on sandy bottom covered with green seagrass. Viridescent Parrotfish (Calotomus viridescens).
    Common name: Viridescent parrotfish
    Scientific name: Calotomus viridescens
  5. Common name: Yellowbar parrot
    Scientific name: Calotomus zonarchus