Parrotfish: Facts, Habits, Threats

Infographic Published : Dec 13, 2023 Updated : Dec 13, 2023
All you need to know about this multi-coloured fish that poop sand
All you need to know about this multi-coloured fish that poop sand

What do parrotfish eat?

Mostly algae growing on or within dead coral; live coral polyps (to a lesser degree)

What is special about parrotfish teeth?

Parrotfish teeth are one of the toughest biominerals in the animal kingdom.

What is the scientific name of parrotfish?

Parrotfish belong to the family Scaridae

About the contributors

Wenzel Pinto

Wenzel Pinto

is a marine biologist at the Nature Conservation Foundation and is currently working on reef dynamics and island vulnerability in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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