Red Sea parrotfish
📖 Overview
Occurs around small coral heads or dead coral rock on silty sand of inshore reefs . Solitary species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Red Sea parrotfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red Sea parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red Sea parrotfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Red Sea parrotfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 86 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Red Sea parrotfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudoscarus collana | Rüppell, 1835- | 1838 | Homotypic |
| Pseudoscarus collana eques | Steindachner | 1903 | Synonym |
| Pseudoscarus ismailius | Kossmann & Räuber | 1877 | Synonym |
| Scarus collaris | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Scarus ghardaqensis | Bebars | 1978 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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