Bumphead Parrotfish - Bolbometopon muricatum

Type: fish

Location: QLD, NT, WA

Family: parrotfishes

Name: Bumphead Parrotfish

Scientific Name: Bolbometopon muricatum (Valenciennes, 1840)

Other Names: Humphead Parrotfish, Double-headed Parrotfish, Green Humphead Parrotfish

Description: Known as the largest Parrotfish, its giant hump-shaped head easily identifies it. It has a bluish-green to grey body, and the more mature the fish, the larger the hump. They display a more extensive set of teeth, which break up the live coral for feeding. They can be found in the coral-rich areas of our coastal and outer reefs, where they can form great schools, which can sometimes be overwhelming for divers but are also a great experience.

Size: length 150 cm (maximum)

Diet: algae, coral