Yellowbarred parrotfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits coral-rich areas of clear, protected reefs . Found in lagoon and seaward reefs . Feeds mainly on algae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Males recognized by the blue snout and band behind eye. Eastern form has blue cheek and western form has yellow cheek. Females grey to yellow with dusky saddle over back . Closely resembles S. oviceps and S. scaber. In S. oviceps, the initial phase has fewer, less vertical diagonal dark bars on the back and the terminal phase lacks the light-centered bar between the eye and the pectoral fin base, is darker and less brilliant blue on the upper head and back, and is usually larger.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowbarred parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowbarred parrotfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 25 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S, 107°E - 170°W north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellowbarred 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 | 18.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 60 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowbarred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callyodon fumifrons | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
| Callyodon zonularis | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
| Pseudoscarus caudifasciatus zonularis | Günther | 1909 | Synonym |
| Pseudoscarus dimidiatus | Bleeker | 1859 | Synonym |
| Scarus dimidatus | Bleeker | 1859 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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