953 observationsLeast Concern
Rusty Parrotfish
Scarus ferrugineus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Scarus
About
The rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) is a species of fish found on coral reefs in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Persian Gulf. It is generally common. It measures up to 41Â cm (16Â in) in length. While the terminal phase is multicoloured, the initial phase, which frequently is seen in groups, is overall brownish with a yellow tail.