Parrotfishes - Scaridae

Blue-barred parrotfish - Scarus ghobban

Blue-barred parrotfish, Scarus ghobban, also known as the Blue trim parrotfish, Cream parrotfish, Globe-headed parrotfish, Green blotched parrotfish, Yellow scale parrotfish, and Bluechin parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the fami...

Dusky parrotfish - Scarus niger

Dusky parrotfish, Scarus niger, common names the swarthy parrotfish, and black parrotfish, is a species of parrotfish. It is in  the phylum Chordata, class Actinopterygii and family Scaridae. Like other members of its family, it has characteristic 10...

Mediterranean Parrotfish - Sparisoma cretense

Mediterranean Parrotfish - Sparisoma cretense - finds its ideal habitat among the cliffs of the island of Pantelleria in the Sicilian waters. In this stretch of sea it is easy to meet Parrotfish because the climatic conditions of the sea make it their...

Parrotfishes are a group of marine species found in relatively shallow tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. With about 95 species, this group displays its largest species richness  in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds, and can play a significant role in bioerosion.  Parrotfishes Pesci Pappagallo Scaridi intotheblue.it

Parrotfish are named for their dentition,  which is distinct from other fish, including other labrids. Their numerous teeth are arranged in a tightly packed mosaic on the external surface of their jaw bones, forming a parrot -like beak with which they rasp algae  from coral and other rocky substrates (which contributes to the process of bioerosion ).

Maximum sizes vary within the family, with the majority of species reaching 30–50 cm in length. However, a few species reach lengths in excess of 1 m and the green humphead can reach up to 1.3 m.

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