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The queen parrotfish (Scarus vetula) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a parrotfish, in the family Scaridae. It is found on reefs in the tropical West Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea . Other common names include blownose , blue chub , blue parrotfish , blueman , joblin crow parrot , moontail , okra peji and slimy head . [ 1 ]
Scarus is a genus of parrotfishes.With 52 currently recognised extant species, [3] it is by far the largest parrotfish genus. The vast majority are found at reefs in the Indo-Pacific, but a small number of species are found in the warmer parts of the eastern Pacific and the western Atlantic, with a single species, Scarus hoefleri in the eastern Atlantic.
Parrotfish skeleton. 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).
Scarus fuscopurpureus has been estimated that adults may typically range from 34 – 41 cm. [6] Of the family Scarus, the typical lateral line count ranges from 17-18 +/-4 scales, with estimated 10 dorsal rays, 9 anal rays, and a variation of about 14-16 pectoral fin rays [7] All species of this family possess small gill rakers but vary in quantity.
Due to climate change and increased maritime traffic, the parrotfish, along with around 50 new species, has spread to the Adriatic, threatening the native fish population.
Requires a minimum 180 gallon aquarium and is hardy and attains a small size [70] although rarely available [citation needed]. May be misidentified with Urobatis halleri as that species is occasionally called the Cortez ray. [81] 42 cm (16.5 in) [83] Bullseye round stingray: Urobatis concentricus: No: Requires a minimum 180 gallon aquarium.
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 ...
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