Steephead parrotfish (Scarus gibbus)

FISH Parrotfishes Steephead parrotfish

Ichtis Scaridae Scarus gibbus

Note: also known as Chlorurus gibbus, Ploskozubec rudomořský; Up to 70 cm; Distinct by steep blunt head profile beoming steeper during growth. Wary, sleeps in mucous cocoon at night (see the picture). Two colour, more common green one and a red one. Juv. dark brown with white stripes. Picture shows red-green male and yellow female.