Species
Blue-throat Parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
Tier 4Eating5/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–50 cm (max 90 cm) typical
Overview: about blue-throat parrotfish
Common tropical reef parrotfish of northern Australia, an incidental catch on light reef gear. Mostly released — bony and oily eating but spectacular colours.
Biology: Blue-throat Parrotfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–5 kg
- Depth range
- 3–30 m
- Diet
- coral, algae
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Blue-throat Parrotfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait around reef
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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