the princess parrotfish
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The Princess Parrotfish. By: Stephanie Carlson. Appearance. 8-10 inches in length Teeth are pushed together on the outside of the jaw bone, giving it a beak-like appearance 3 phases in life: Juvenile, Initial, Terminal. Eating Habits. Herbivores Algae Reef Organisms Coral - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Princess Parrotfish
By: Stephanie Carlson
Appearance8-10 inches in lengthTeeth are pushed together on the outside of
the jaw bone, giving it a beak-like appearance 3 phases in life: Juvenile, Initial, Terminal
Eating HabitsHerbivores
AlgaeReef OrganismsCoral
After digesting they excrete a rock, which contributes to the sand at the bottom of the ocean.
Living EnvironmentSwims 3-25 meters below the surfaceKeeps close to the reefs and sandy areasThey are the cows of the coral reef.
They eat the seaweed, which prevents the seaweed from overgrowing in the reef.
Can be found in the Caribbean, South Florida, Bahamas, and the Bermudas
