Surf Parrotfish
Scarus rivulatus
The Surf Parrotfish is a colorful reef fish found in the Indo-Pacific region, known for its beak-like fused teeth used to scrape algae from coral. It displays bright blue and green coloration in its terminal phase.
Surf Parrotfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Scarus rivulatus
- Typical size
- 10-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found around coral reefs and rocky substrates in shallow coastal waters, typically to depths of about 25 meters. They are not commonly targeted by anglers but may be caught incidentally near reef structures. More common in Pacific and Indian Ocean reef systems rather than Florida waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a surf parrotfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksSurf Parrotfish questions people ask
Surf Parrotfish is Scarus rivulatus.
A typical surf parrotfish runs 10-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every surf parrotfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around coral reefs and rocky substrates in shallow coastal waters, typically to depths of about 25 meters. They are not commonly targeted by anglers but may be caught incidentally near reef structures. More common in Pacific and Indian Ocean reef systems rather than Florida waters. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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