The queen parrotfish inhabits coral reefs and adjacent habitats, from 3-25 m depth. The parrot fishes are closely related to the wrasses. It is often observed in groups of one supermale with several young adults, most of which are believed to be females. For identification of the supermale, note the distinct markings on the nose, pectoral fins and tail and the lunate tail.
The main difference is the teeth: parrotfishes have teeth fused into a parrotlike beak that is used to crunch through coral and other hard material.
Maximum reported size us 61 cm TL (male). Size at maturity and age at first maturity are estimated as 30.6 cm TL and 1.1 years, respectively.
The female queen parrotfish is brown with a broad, whitish side stripe. The male is blue-green, with wavy, yellow and green stripes on the head.
Queen parrotfish
