Bumphead parrotfish
Bumphead parrotfish
Bumphead parrotfish
Bolbometopon muricatum
Habitat
They live in warm tropical reefs worldwide, spending most of their time moving slowly across coral formations. At night, many shelter in crevices.
Quick Bio
Parrotfish are brightly colored reef fish with fused teeth that form a beak-like structure. Their bodies are built for constant grazing across coral surfaces.
Diet
Parrotfish feed on algae scraped from coral, often ingesting bits of coral in the process. Their strong jaws grind material down before digestion. They poop sand.
Behavior
They spend daylight hours feeding almost continuously, playing a major role in keeping reefs healthy. Some species secrete a mucus cocoon at night for protection.
Fun Fact
Much of the white sand on tropical beaches is actually made from coral processed and excreted by parrotfish. Yup, they poop sand.
Vibe
Colorful, industrious, and quietly reshaping entire landscapes one bite at a time.
Quick Bio
Parrotfish are brightly colored reef fish with fused teeth that form a beak-like structure. Their bodies are built for constant grazing across coral surfaces.
Habitat
They live in warm tropical reefs worldwide, spending most of their time moving slowly across coral formations. At night, many shelter in crevices.
Diet
Parrotfish feed on algae scraped from coral, often ingesting bits of coral in the process. Their strong jaws grind material down before digestion. They poop sand.
Behavior
They spend daylight hours feeding almost continuously, playing a major role in keeping reefs healthy. Some species secrete a mucus cocoon at night for protection.
Fun Fact
Much of the white sand on tropical beaches is actually made from coral processed and excreted by parrotfish. Yup, they poop sand.
Vibe
Colorful, industrious, and quietly reshaping entire landscapes one bite at a time.
Quick Bio
Parrotfish are brightly colored reef fish with fused teeth that form a beak-like structure. Their bodies are built for constant grazing across coral surfaces.
Habitat
They live in warm tropical reefs worldwide, spending most of their time moving slowly across coral formations. At night, many shelter in crevices.
Diet
Parrotfish feed on algae scraped from coral, often ingesting bits of coral in the process. Their strong jaws grind material down before digestion.
Behavior
They spend daylight hours feeding almost continuously, playing a major role in keeping reefs healthy. Some species secrete a mucus cocoon at night for protection.
Fun Fact
Much of the white sand on tropical beaches is actually made from coral processed and excreted by parrotfish. Yup, they poop sand.
Vibe
Colorful, industrious, and quietly reshaping entire landscapes one bite at a time.
Quiz time
What are parrotfish's beak-like teeth used for?
What are parrotfish's beak-like teeth used for?
What are parrotfish's beak-like teeth used for?
