Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Midnight parrotfish
Size:
These parrotfish are fairly large, with an average length of 1.6 feet (19.2 centimeters).
Diet:
These parrotfish feed on algae growing on rocks and coral. They also eat dead coral.
Range & Habitat:
Found in the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, midnight parrotfish inhabit coastal coral reef communities.
Details:
Midnight parrotfish range from blue to black in color. They have scales all over their body excluding their head. A bright blue band runs between their eyes.