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The Blue Parrotfish or Scarus coeruleus is just one of the over 90 different species of Parrotfish that inhabit our oceans. As you can see these saltwater fish get their names from their deep blue coloration.
Like other species of Parrot Fish they develop a snout over their lifetime that allows them to feed on coral. They can grow to be quite large, 3' (1m) is about as big as you will find them. You can check out the Blue Parrotfish underwater in the video below.
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The Green Humphead Parrotfish or Bolbometopon muricatum is the largest species of Parrotfish in the world. This saltwater fish can grow to almost 4-1/2 feet long (1.3 meters) in length, and can weigh up to 100lbs (46kg). This rather odd fish is found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, normally around reefs in groups of up to 75. This schooling makes them extreme vulnerable to spearfishing and netting as they sleep at night. For this reason they are listed as a species of concern. Destruction of their habitats is also causing their numbers to fall.
Green Humphead Parrotfish go by many different names including Buffalo Parrotfish, Giant Parrotfish, Humphead Parrotfish, Double-Headed Parrotfish and the Bumphead Parrotfish. This species of Parrotfish can be differentiated from others by the fact that it is covered with scales with the exception of the front of its head.
Green Humphead Parrotfish can live to almost 40 years old and will develop a hump on their forehead as they mature, hence their name. These fish are normally gray or green in coloration with the exception of parts of their heads which can have a bit of pink on them. This fish will feed on algae and live corals and are often seen ramming their heads against corals for dinner. To view a Green Humphead in its natural habitat check out the video below.
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The Parrot Fish is a very colorful saltwater fish that has over 90 different known species and is part of the Scaridae family which are close relatives to Wrasses. This unbelievable fish can actually change genders, that's right, it doesn't even have to pay for the sex change! If a dominant male of this species dies off, a female can actually transform into a male Parrot Fish! The biggest Parrot Fish can grow up to 4' and all of them are known for their parrot-like mouth which they use to feed of coral. They are normally found in shallow waters many places around the world. Certain species of Parrot Fish have the ability to envelope themselves in a transparent cocoon made of mucous secreted from an organ on their head. Experts agree that the cocoon masks their scent, making them harder for nocturnal predators like the Moray Eel to locate. You can check out a Parrot Fish in a mucus bubble in the video below...
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