Description
Scarus quoyi
Care: Intermediate
Diet: Carnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Western Pacific
Parrotfish - Quoyi, Scarus quoyi, can be found in Indo-West Pacific: India to Vanuatu, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia; Palau (Belau) in Micronesia. Inhabits coral-rich areas of outer channels and seaward reefs. Occurs singly or in small groups over intertidal flats to graze on algae during high water mark.
Stunning examples.
Male 12-15 cm.
Female 8-10 cm.