Author: (Steindachner, 1879)
FBname: Filament-finned parrotfish
Comments: Often found in large groups (Ref. 90102).  Adults usually seen along the reef margin of seaward reefs while juveniles and subadults are found in shallow protected reefs (Ref. 9710).  Feeds mainly on algae (Ref. 26993).  Occurs to a depth of over 50 m (Ref. 1602).  Adults and subadults form groups, juveniles usually solitary (Ref. 9710).  Minimum depth of 1 m reported from Ref. 90102.