Parrotfish

thumb|A Viridescent Parrotfish thumb|A Stoplight Parrotfish Parrotfish are a group of fish species traditionally regarded as a family (Scaridae), but now often treated as a subfamily (Scarinae) or tribe (Scarini) of the wrasses (Labridae). With roughly 95 species, this group's largest species richness is in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds, and can play a significant role in bioerosion. Quotes There are over five hundred fish species that live on Caribbean reefs, but the ones I just can't get out of my head are parrotfish... in all their flamboyant, algae-eating, sand-pooping, sex-changing glory. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, A coral reef love story (April 2019) Ted External links Scaridae Category:Fish