Scarus niger Forsskål, 1775
Swarthy parrotfish, 40cm

These are common on seaward, lagoon and pinnacle reefs. Their dark color usually makes getting a good photo a challenge.

Juvenile being cleaned by Labroides dimidiatus.

A smaller juvenile.

Another even smaller juvenile, I think, this one by Jay Lord at Kwajalein.

Created 8 March 2015
Updated 5 March 2022

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