Details for Parrotfish

• Parrotfish

  Parrotfish are a family of colorful marine fish found in tropical and subtropical oceans, primarily associated with coral reefs. They are named for their distinctive beak-like mouths, which are formed by fused teeth and used to scrape algae from rocks and corals. Ranging in size from 30 cm to over 1.2 meters (1 to 4 feet), their vibrant coloration often changes with age and sex. Parrotfish play a crucial role in maintaining healthy coral reefs by grazing on algae, which prevents it from overgrowing corals. They also contribute significantly to the production of white sand on tropical beaches by excreting digested coral remnants.

  

  Habitat: The Parrotfish lives in Indonesia, Philippines, Mexico, Fiji.