Common names include bridled parrotfish, sixband or six-banded parrotfish or vermiculate parrotfish. The skin atrophy was referred to as vermiculate atrophoderma. The base of the shell shows a paler vermiculate and articulated pattern. Vermiculate used for manufacturing cement and paints are available in Cumbum Valley area. The lower courses of ashlar on the bridge abutments and central pier were vermiculate.