Grecian Parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense)

Also known as Marzipan, Mediterranean Parrotfish

Description

Also known as Marzipan, Mediterranean Parrotfish.

Found foraging for food, in shallow waters, along rocky coastlines rich in algae and invertebrate growth.
They feed on algae and invertebrates.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 5-50m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean

Parrotfish are hermaphrodites and live in harems with a dominant male. They are not territorial, living and feeding in harmony with other species.
Their teeth are fused into powerful beaks which are used for grabbing filamentous algae from dead coral, often found feeding in a cloud of sediment.
At night parrotfish make a sleeping bag out of slime bubbles for protection against predators.
These beautiful fish whose males usually outshine the females for colour also change dramatically from juvenile to adult. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/13025

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Grecian Parrotfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Grecian Parrotfish (Juvenile)

Grecian Parrotfish (Juvenile)

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