Clown Parrot, Cetoscarus bicolor

The younger Clown Parrotfish (also known as Bicolour Parrotfish) is white in colour. However, there is a thin stripe of orange across the face. The dorsal as well as the caudal fins are also orange in colour.

But as it grows older, the colour of the body changes from white to blue and the orange stripes present across the face of the juveniles get replaced by spots all over the face. The fins also get coloured by additional hues.

There is one unique identification mark present on the face of this species of Parrotfish. The teeth join together and form a beak like shape. It closely resembles that of a parrot’s. Hence, the name- “Bicolor Parrotfish”.

This species is very peaceful but the care level needed in captivity is quite difficult to achieve.

However, this species is very difficult to keep inside even medium sized aquariums. This is due to its relatively larger size. Another reason being, Bicolor Parrotfish constantly grazes for food. That is why they can not be confined inside an aquarium for long in good conditions.