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Bluelip Parrofish

Cryptotomus roseus

Also known as: Manytooth Parrotfish, Slender Parrotfish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2012
LIFE STAGE
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Juvenile
@fishx6 · Bonaire - Andrea 2, Caribbean Netherlands · November 20111 / 4

Showing details for the juvenile stage. Switch stages to see how it differs.

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Overview

Juveniles share the initial-phase colouring, tan to reddish brown on top and fading to whitish underneath, with pale mottling on the darker areas. Many show two pale stripes along the head and body, one above the eye and one below it.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Pattern
stripes
Fins & Tail
green tail
Behaviour
schooling

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Habitat & where to find it

Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.

  • Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
  • Country only · 4
RANGE
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Juvenile photos 4

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    Taxonomy

    1. familyScaridae
    2. genusCryptotomus
    3. speciesCryptotomus roseus Cope, 1871

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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