Marbled Parrotfish (Leptoscarus vaigiensis)

Marbled Parrotfish, a reference photo — Photo: Philippe Bourjon · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The marbled parrotfish (Leptoscarus vaigiensis), also known as the seagrass parrotfish, is a species of parrotfish, the only known member of the genus Leptoscarus. It has a wide Indo-Pacific distribution and is also found in the southeastern Atlantic Ocean. It is a coastal species found in beds of sea grass and seaweed.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Marbled Parrotfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Nicholsina denticulata
Sparisoma radians
Nicholsina usta
Notolabrus parilus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Leptoscarus
Species: Leptoscarus vaigiensis

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