Midnight Parrotfish (Scarus coelestinus)
Fish in the family Scaridae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Midnight Parrotfish is mostly dark blue to deep blue-black with lighter blue or turquoise accents on the head and gill covers. It has the characteristic parrotfish body shape with a large terminal mouth and robust frame.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, mollusks, small crustaceans (e.g., mysis shrimp), polychaete worms
Difficulty and care for the Midnight Parrotfish
Expert
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, typically at depths of 5–50 meters on outer reef slopes.
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