Redlip Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus)
Fish in the family Scaridae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Redlip Parrotfish display vibrant coloration with greenish-blue body, red/orange lips, and occasional red-violet markings on the head and gill covers. The distinctive parrot-like beak, formed by fused pharyngeal teeth, is characteristic of all parrotfish.
Diet and feeding
Seaweed, small crustaceans (mysid shrimp), fish eggs, and coral polyps in the wild. In aquariums: marine algae, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and frozen seafood for variety.
Difficulty and care for the Redlip Parrotfish
Intermediate
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to the Red Sea and eastward to Samoa.
Log Redlip Parrotfish in your reef tank
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