Blue Parrot

Body pale without distinct dusky to dark markings, only a small dusky spot on each body scale and several dusky marks on head in freshly preserved specimens. Subopercle with 9 to 11 scales in an anteriorly tapering row. (Ref 9823)

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10

Inhabits outer reef slopes, in sand and rubble areas (Ref. 9710).