Context

Parrotfish are colorful, tropical creatures that spend about 90% of their day eating algae off coral reefs. However it’s eating habit are proving to be a challenge for coral rejuvenation

About Parrot Fish

• 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.
• The parrotfishes’ digestive system, which includes more teeth inside their throats breaks down coral bits into the white sands that make South Pacific beaches famous.
• IUCN Status: Can face localized extinction