Greensnout Parrotfish
Scarus Spinus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Scarus Spinus
Other names
Spiny Parrotfish, Yellowhead Parrotfish, Greencap Parrotfish, Pygmy Parrotfish
Size
Up to 30 cm (11.8 in)
Weight
Under 2 kg (4.4 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, outer lagoon edges & seaward reefs rich in coral & algae
Depth Range
