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  2. Parrotfish - Wikipedia

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    Parrotfish are named for their dentition, [5] which is distinct from other fish, including other labrids.Their numerous teeth are arranged in a tightly packed mosaic on the external surface of their jaw bones, forming a parrot-like beak with which they rasp algae from coral and other rocky substrates [6] (which contributes to the process of bioerosion).

  3. This is the happiest fish on earth - AOL

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    The colors of the Parrot Fish will change several times over the course of their lifespan. But their mouths look like they are always grinning. They are generally social creatures and travel in ...

  4. Niuean cuisine - Wikipedia

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    The staple ingredient is fish. Fish is consumed roasted, grilled, raw, and in soups or stews. There is a wide spectrum of edible and enjoyable fish species: tuna (ahi), dolphinfish , parrot fish (pakati), barracuda (ono), coconut crabs and crayfish. [3] [4] In less populated areas, people prefer to eat vegetable meals, like taro roots or manioc.

  5. Scarus psittacus - Wikipedia

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    Scarus psittacus, the common parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish, in the family Scaridae. Other common names for this species include the palenose parrotfish, Batavian parrotfish and the rosy-cheek parrotfish. It has a wide distribution in the Indo-Pacific region where it is associated with coral reefs. This species ...

  6. Marbled parrotfish - Wikipedia

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    The distinctive narrow dental plates are fused into a parrot-like beak and are covered in numerous small teeth. [2] When its mouth is closed the upper jaw teeth are enclosed by the lower jaw. [ 3 ] This species can attain a maximum total length of 35 cm (14 in).

  7. Calotomus carolinus - Wikipedia

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    Calotomus carolinus, commonly known as Carolines parrotfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish, in the family Scaridae. It is also known as the starry-eye parrotfish, stareye parrotfish, bucktooth parrotfish, Christmas parrotfish or marbled parrotfish. Since the Calotomus carolinus is known across the Pacific, it also has its ...

  8. Princess parrotfish - Wikipedia

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    The princess parrotfish (Scarus taeniopterus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish, in the family Scaridae. [2] It is typically 20 to 25 centimetres (7.9 to 9.8 in) long, found in the Caribbean, South Florida, the Bahamas, and Bermuda. [3]

  9. Cetoscarus bicolor - Wikipedia

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    Cetoscarus bicolor, also known as the bicolour parrotfish or bumphead parrotfish, is a species of fish belonging to the family Scaridae. It is found only in the Red Sea. Being from the Scaridae family of huge, vividly colored fish, which is well known as a main contributor of marine ecosystems, especially coral reefs by maintaining them.