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Palenose Parrotfish

Scarus psittacus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Scarus

About

Scarus psittacus, the common parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish, in the family Scaridae. Other common names for this species include the palenose parrotfish, Batavian parrotfish and the rosy-cheek parrotfish. It has a wide distribution in the Indo-Pacific region where it is associated with coral reefs. This species is utilised as food. It is the type species of the genus Scarus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palenose Parrotfish?
The scientific name of Palenose Parrotfish is Scarus psittacus.
What kingdom does Palenose Parrotfish belong to?
Palenose Parrotfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Palenose Parrotfish belong to?
Palenose Parrotfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Palenose Parrotfish belong to?
Palenose Parrotfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Palenose Parrotfish belong to?
Palenose Parrotfish belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Palenose Parrotfish belong to?
Palenose Parrotfish belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Palenose Parrotfish belong to?
Palenose Parrotfish belongs to the genus Scarus.