Blue Parrotfish
Scarus coeruleus
Also called Blue parrot.
How to tell it
Powder-blue overall with a bulging, humped snout on adults.
Often mistaken for
One fish that gets called blue parrotfish, and what gives it away.
- Midnight parrotfish: Dark indigo with blue head patches. Tell them apart
Rules for
Every state
| State | Size | Bag | Season | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (Atlantic) | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-roundFWC 2026 · likely · checked | Open |
| Florida (Gulf) | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-roundFWC 2026 · likely · checked | Open |
Not specifically regulated in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia: each state’s rule for unlisted species applies there (on its page).
On the table
Not recommended — ciguatera risk.
In the app
Point the camera at a blue parrotfish and the name appears before you take the picture, with these rules for the water you’re standing in. No signal needed, and every catch goes in the log.
Get the appQuestions anglers ask about blue parrotfish
What is the size limit for blue parrotfish?
It depends on the state. Florida (Atlantic): 12" max (parrotfish); Florida (Gulf): 12" max (parrotfish).
How many blue parrotfish can you keep?
Florida (Atlantic): 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate; Florida (Gulf): 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
How do you tell blue parrotfish from midnight parrotfish?
Blue Parrotfish: Powder-blue overall with a bulging, humped snout on adults. Midnight parrotfish: dark indigo with blue head patches.