Scarus festivus Valenciennes, 1840
Festive parrotfish, 45cm

Not especially common, this species can still be seen with some regularity on seaward reefs and pinnacles.

Early male.

The three terminal males below appeared to be displaying, either for females or aggressively at other males.

Created 8 March 2015
Updated 15 August 2015

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