Saltwater
Darkcap parrotfish
Scarus oviceps
Scaridae, Scarinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 44.5 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 1,967 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in American Samoa, Australia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, France, French Polynesia, Guam, and 17 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs to at least 10 m. Also found in lagoons and coastal and outer reefs to 20 m deep. Feeds on benthic algae. Occurs singly. May also form groups. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Scarus pectoralis
In other languages
- Blue parrotfish, Dark capped parrotfish, Dark-capped parrotfish, Darkcapped parrotfish, Egghead parrotfish, Yellow-barred parrotfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.