Rusty Parrotfish

The rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish belonging to the family Scaridae. It is associated with reefs in the north western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rusty 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

• Chlorurus bleekeri
• Chlorurus gibbus
• Scarus prasiognathos
• Chlorurus troschelii
• Scarus hypselopterus
• Hipposcarus longiceps

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Labriformes

Family

Labridae

Genus

Scarus

Species

Scarus ferrugineus

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