A vibrant marine marvel found in the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region. This fish is known for its distinctive appearance, with a large hump on its forehead and bright green scales that shimmer in the sunlight. But it’s not just their appearance that makes them unique – they also have an important role in maintaining the health of coral reefs. As they feed on algae and dead coral, they help prevent overgrowth that can damage the reef ecosystem.
Despite their importance, these fish are unfortunately at risk due to overfishing and habitat destruction. It’s crucial that we work to protect these beautiful creatures and the vital role they play in our oceans.
Distribution
Indian ocean
Pacific ocean
Red Sea
American Samoa
Australia
Christmas Island
Cocos Is. (Keeling)
Egypt
French Polynesia
Guam
Indonesia
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Micronesia
Mozambique
Myanmar
New Caledonia
Niue
Nort. Mariana Is.
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Samoa
Seychelles
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Taiwan
Tanzania
Tonga
US Minor Is.
Vanuatu
YemenDid you know?
- Juvenile green humphead parrotfish boasts a completely different color palette compared to their adult counterparts. They sport a vibrant electric blue hue, making them look like entirely different species.
- With teeth fused together to form a beak-like structure, the green humphead parrotfish possesses one of the most powerful bites in the underwater world. It can even munch on hard coral, pulverizing it with ease.
- At night, the green humphead parrotfish envelops itself in a transparent mucus cocoon, creating a sleeping bag of sorts for protection against predators while it slumbers.
- As the green humphead parrotfish feeds on coral, it excretes sand-like particles known as “parrotfish poop.” These tiny grains play a vital role in creating sandy beaches and islands.
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic / Monomorphic (size)
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Group
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
