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Fish
Parrotfish
Scarus gibbus
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 5-7 years
- Weight
- up to 20 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Parrotfish (Scarus gibbus) is a herbivore species found in Tropical coral reefs. It typically lives 5-7 years, weighing around up to 20 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the parrotfish: Parrotfish produce much of the white sand on tropical beaches through their digestion of coral.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.