Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Stoplight parrotfish
Size:
These fish can reach lengths of 22 inches (55 centimeters) and weigh around 3.5 pounds (1.6 kilograms).
Diet:
These colorful fish graze on algae and corals growing on rocks and reefs.
Range & Habitat:
In the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, stoplight parrotfish live in shallow water coral communities.
Details:
These bright teal colored fish have rounded faces and forked tails. They have highlights of pink and yellow along their tail, gill slit, head and fins.