Guinean parrotfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky coastal areas . A herbivorous species with specialized pharyngeal bones and muscles . Occurs in shallow water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9. Male brightly coloured ; female and juveniles with light and dark bands on back . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guinean parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Guinean parrotfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 15 m . Tropical; 21°N - 10°S, 26°W - 14°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Guinean 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
Detailed nutritional data for Guinean parrotfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Guinean 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 hoefleri | Steindachneri | 1881 | Synonym |
| Pseudoscarus hoefleri | Steindachner | 1881 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 665 records indexed .
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