Scarus iseri reaches 35 cm. Most common parrotfish of Caribbean reefs. Females and juveniles white with 3 distinctive longitudinal black bands, terminal males blue-green with yellow-green snout and electric-blue lines on head. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Lives in mixed schools from 0 to 25 m on coral reefs and seagrass of Caribbean. Herbivore grazing algae, contributes to bioerosion. Spearhead species for Caribbean reef health. Common but essential photo subject.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Striped parrotfish?
Striped parrotfish (Scarus iseri) reaches 15–35 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Striped parrotfish?
Striped parrotfish is found between 0–25 m deep.
Is the Striped parrotfish dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Striped parrotfish?