Bumphead Parrotfish (Scarus perrico)

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Bumphead Parrotfish

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Bumphead Parrotfish

Scarus perrico

1514 Litres (400 US G.)

73.7-63.5cm (29-25 ")

pH

8.0 - 8.2

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Herbivore
Other (See article)

5-10 years

Family

Scaridae






Origin

In the Eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Peru, also found around the Galapagos Islands.

Diet

Feeds mainly on algae, specifically coraline red algae which it scrapes off rock with it's beak-like mouth.

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