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The green humphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) is the largest species of parrotfish, growing to lengths of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) and weighing up to 75 kg (165 lb) [citation needed]. It is found on reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans , from the Red Sea in the west to Samoa in the east, and from the Yaeyama Islands in the north to the Great ...
Green humphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) Mutant wrasse (Conniella apterygia) Doubleheader (Coris bulbifrons) Black wrasse (Halichoeres adustus) Cocos wrasse (Halichoeres discolor) Socorro wrasse (Halichoeres insularis) Malpelo wrasse (Halichoeres malpelo) Halichoeres salmofasciatus; Labrus viridis; Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)
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).
The following is a list of species (or subspecies) in the Mariana Islands, defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List or by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), as being extinct, critically endangered, endangered, threatened, vulnerable, conservation dependent, or near threatened.
Male (top) and female humphead parrotfish, showing sexual dimorphism. Sexual dimorphism exists in some species. Individuals of one sex, usually males develop secondary sexual characteristics that increase their chances of reproductive success. In dolphinfish, males have larger and blunter heads than females.
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.
Fishing for sea turtles, the ray-finned fishes humphead wrasse, green humphead parrotfish, balloonfish, porcupinefish and cartilinginous fish such as sharks and rays is prohibited. [5] Spearfishers are allowed to use diving masks , snorkels , a pair of fins , a weight belt and a diving knife but are not allowed to use breathing apparatus such ...
Headbutting between males of the green humphead parrotfish. Rams are well known for butting with their heads and horns. From this, the terms battering ram and hydraulic ram are derived. Goats are also well-known for butting. [5] Many males in various animal species employ butting during courtship to show off their strength to potential mates.