Author: (Valenciennes, 1840)
FBname: Pacific longnose parrotfish
Comments: Inhabits turbid lagoons more than outer reef areas.  Usually seen in aggregations; females usually in small groups (Ref. 48636).  Feeds on benthic algae (Ref. 89972).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.  Large adults may occur to depths of at least 40 m.