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:
Midnight parrotfish inhabit coastal coral reef communities in the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf and Caribbean Sea.
Details:
Midnight parrotfish are brighter blue as juveniles and shift to darker hues as adults. Like other parrotfish species, midnight parrotfish use their beak-like teeth to scrape algae and coral off the reef. They help protect coral reefs from algae overgrowth. Despite their name, they are active in the daytime.