Parrotfish
Sparisoma cretense
FR Perroquet · ES Pez loro · PT Peixe-papagaio · IT Pesce pappagallo · DE Europäischer Papageifisch
Also known as: European ParrotfishViejaPesce PappagalloPez loroPerroquetEuropäischer PapageifischPesce pappagalloPeixe-papagaio
Reef/KelpShore
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Daylight; calm, clear days.
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Preferred seabed
Mixed
Findr bio
Daylight grazer on clear, calm reefs. Keep it simple — shellfish snacks and we're good...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreShallow water
Recommended baits
CrabPrawnsShellfish
Diet
AlgaeSeagrassDetritus
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingLight Rock Fishing
Gear
Best times
Day
I sleep in a mucus bubble — ocean’s coziest sleeping bag.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean (eastern and subtropical pockets)
Where they hang out
Shallow rocky coves and jetties 1–10 m—right where you can see them.
Prime time
Daylight; calm, clear days.
Tide game
Low–moderate; mooches around weedy rocks.
What they're into
Shellfish, prawns, small crabs
Temperature vibe
Heat-lover; most active in summer.
Fave weather
Best in calm, clear water; swell hides them in crevices.
Fun fact about me
I sleep in a mucus bubble — ocean’s coziest sleeping bag.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Local protections in some regions; check rules if planning to retain.Regional Med fisheries agencies.
Looking after them
Least Concern