Redtail Parrotfish
Scarus Pyrrhurus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Scarus Pyrrhurus
Other names
Japanese Parrotfish, Pale Bullethead Parrotfish, Palecheek Parrotfish, Yellow Blotched Parrotfish
Size
Up to 31 cm (12 in)
Weight
Under 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, lagoons, seaward coral & rocky reefs rich in algae
Depth Range
