Rivulated parrotfish
📖 Overview
Found in silty coastal and offshore areas to 20 m deep . Inhabits rocky and coral reefs from tidal pools to at least 10 m deep. Form schools with 30 to 40 individuals. Grazes on benthic algae and corals . Reproductively active terminal males become bicolored .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. This species is distinguished by the following features: 5-7 (usually 6) median predorsal scales; 3 scale rows on cheek 1(5-7), 2(5-7), 3(1-4); pectoral-fin rays 13-15 (usually 14); conical teeth on side of dental plate, none in female and usually 2 on upper and 0-1 on lower of dental plates for terminal male; lips nearly covering dental plates; caudal fin slightly rounded to truncate in female and emarginate in terminal male. Colour of patch covering cheek and gill cover of male orange, wavy band/lines on snout and cheek, pectoral fins pale green; female grey or grey-brown with 2 pale stripes on belly .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rivulated parrotfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical; 30°N - 32°S north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Perth and New South Wales in Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Rivulated 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 | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 85 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rivulated parrotfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rivulated Parrotfish · Scribblefaced Parrotfish · Surf parrotfish · Tattooed Parrotfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix lloro de atol |
| 🌍CES | ploskozubec příbojový |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Atlantisk papegøjefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Orangewangen-Papageifisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Perroquet à museau rayé · Poisson-perroquet à museau rayé |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce pappagallo rivulato |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sujibudai · スジブダイ |
| 🌍MSA | Kalat · Ketarap · Perencong |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-papagaio-tatuado |
| 🌍TGL | Isdang loro · Luro · Lutiin · Yapot |
| 🌍THA | ปลานกแก้วหน้าลาย |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 截尾鸚嘴魚 · 截尾鹦嘴鱼 · 蠔魚(雌) · 雜紋鸚哥魚 · 青衣 · 青衫(雄) · 鸚哥 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callyodon fasciatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Pseudoscarus flavolineatus | Alleyne & Macleay | 1877 | Synonym |
| Pseudoscarus rivulatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Scarus arcuatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Scarus fasciatus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Scarus micrognathos | Bleeker | 1847 | Synonym |
| Scarus rivulatoides | Bleeker | 1847 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rivulated parrotfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Rivulated parrotfish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.