鹦哥鱼科为辐鳍鱼纲鲈形目的一科。

鹦哥鱼科其下分13个属，如下：

Parrotfish are a large group of marine species inhabiting shallow coastal waters in tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. Their largest species richness in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds, and play a significant role in bioerosion.