Striped Parrotfish (Scarus iseri)

Striped Parrotfish, a reference photo — Photo: Baruc Acosta · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Scarus iseri is a species of fish of the family Scaridae. Its common names include striped parrotfish. The species was described by Bloch in 1789.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Striped 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 taeniopterus

Classification

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

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