Midnight Parrotfish (Scarus coelestinus)

Midnight Parrotfish, a reference photo — Photo: R Vasconcellos · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The midnight parrotfish (Scarus coelestinus) is a species of parrotfish that inhabits coral reefs mainly in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Florida.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Midnight 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

Scarus coeruleus

Classification

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

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