Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Color Form: Orange, white, black, green, blue
Diet: Omnivorous
Reef Compatible: Not reef safe
Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.0-8.4
Max. Size: up to 20"
Family: Scaridae
Minimum Tank Size: 473 liters

Cetoscarus bicolor, also known as the bicolour parrotfish or bumphead parrotfish, is a species of fish belonging to the family Scaridae. It is found in the Red Sea and is known for its distinctive coloration and large size. Adult males are blue-green with pink markings, while females and juveniles are white with a broad orange band around the head. They have large, powerful jaws that they use to scrape algae from coral reefs.

Bicolor Parrotfish - (Cetoscarus Bicolor)

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