Other common names:
Green-finned Parrotfish.
Bullethead Parrotfish.
Green Parrotfish.
Identification:
Upper body and sides green to olive with a light purple band near the tail.
Purple belly and a large blue anal fin.
Bright blue tail and lower part of the head.
Temperature range:
21 - 30 Celsius (70 - 86 Fahrenheit).
Typical location:
Around seaward coral reefs, as well as open flats and lagoons.
Fishing methods:
Bottom fishing with live or dead crab.
Fighting characteristics:
A quick and determent run for the nearest submerged structures. |