Chameleon Parrotfish

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Scarus chameleon

Chameleon Parrotfish, a reference photo
Photo: (c) Nicola Crockford, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Scarus chameleon, commonly known as the chameleon parrotfish, is a species of marine fish in the subfamily Scarinae. It inhabits reefs in the Pacific and eastern Indian Ocean. It is named after its ability to rapidly change colouration.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chameleon 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Labriformes
Family
Labridae
Genus
Scarus
Species
Scarus chameleon

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