Fishing for Green humphead parrotfish

Bolbometopon muricatum

The green humphead parrotfish is a large, vibrant reef fish known for its distinctive bulbous forehead. It primarily feeds on coral and algae, using its powerful beak-like teeth. Inhabiting Indo-Pacific coral reefs, it can reach up to 51 inches in length and weigh around 165 pounds. These social fish often travel in schools, contributing to reef health through bioerosion. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Green humphead parrotfish

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47 in · 50 lb

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