Rainbow Parrotfish Research Paper

Description: The rainbow parrotfish is the largest fish in the Atlantic to eat plants. Males can grow to lengths of 1.2 meters, or almost 4 feet long. There are two forms of males. “Initial phase” is the phase when males are drab in color and have a similar appearance to females. In the “terminal phase”, males are neon and rainbow colored; this is where their name comes from. The fins are orange with streaks of green branching towards the back and tail. They have teeth that are merged to form a tough parrot-like beak, which is also where they get their name, is used to rake algae and other organic materials from the outside of coral.
Endangered Status: The parrotfish population is nearly threatened. Parrotfish have different choices in habitat