Parrotfish: Definitely a Fish and Not a Parrot

Parrotfish are brightly colored, large scaled fish that obtain their name from the fused teeth that create a ‘beak’ that they use to rasp algae from coral surfaces. Relatively common on coral reefs in the Caribbean; parrotfish are really quite remarkable in their coloration, life history and their importance to coral reef ecosystems. Parrotfish are … Continue reading Parrotfish: Definitely a Fish and Not a Parrot