Heavybeak Parrotfish - colours of fire against emerald sea

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Heavybeak parrotfish. Vibrant colours of a Heavybeak Parrotfish shining out against the emerald sea by of the coral reef drop-off. Parrotfish are some of the most colourful residents of the coral reef. They resemble parrots both with their vibrant coloration and beak like teeth.

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Heavybeak Parrotfish - colours of fire against emerald sea

Vibrant colours of a Heavybeak Parrotfish shining out against the emerald sea by of the coral reef drop-off. Parrotfish are some of the most colourful residents of the coral reef. They resemble parrots both with their vibrant coloration and beak like teeth which they use to rasp algae from corals & rocky outgrowths.

Individually crafted - we take pride in our unique collection of underwater photography. Our high quality photo prints featuring pictures of tropical fish are printed individually to order.

Heavybeak Parrotfish Facts
Common names: Indian Ocean Steephead Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Purple-headed Parrotfish
Scientific name: Chlorurus strongylocephalus (closely related to Chlorurus gibbus & Chlorus microrhinos)
Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes)
Max. size: 70 cm
Diet: Algae
Habitat: Reef edges, adults often in schools
Depth: 2 - 35 metres
Distribution: Indian Ocean: East Africa to southwest Indonesia, north to the Andaman Sea.
Conservation: Least Concern

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