Scarus psittacus Forsskål, 1775
Palenose parrotfish, 34cm

These are reasonably common on top of the seaward reef. The males are easy to spot because of the dark gray patch on the top of the head. Makes me wonder where the common name of "palenose" comes from.

Created 8 March 2015

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