Parrot Fish Collection

Steephead Parrot Fish - male. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
VT-8152 Steephead Parrot Fish - male Great Barrier Reef, Australia Scarus altipinnis Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

illustration. circa 1884.depicting a tropical parrot fish
5306719 illustration. circa 1884.depicting a tropical parrot fish; Universal History Archive/UIG

Study of the parrot fish, Samoa, 1890 (oil on panel)
CH448346 Study of the parrot fish, Samoa, 1890 (oil on panel) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 21x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Odd Fish at the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving)
1107260 Odd Fish at the International Fisheries Exhibition (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odd Fish at the International Fisheries Exhibition)

In the Eye
Romano Molinari

Parrot fish

Detail of a parrotfish eye
The eye of a redlip parrotfish, Scarus rubroviolaceus. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Detail of napoleon wrasse skin
A close up of the pattern of the skin of a napoleon wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Mouth of parrotfish
Close up of the mouth of a parrotfish, showing teeth. Taken on a night dive off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Detail of napoleon wrasse eye
A close up of the pattern surrounding the eye of a napoleon wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Eye of a parrotfish
Eye of a redlip parrotfish, Scarus rubroviolaceus. Photographed whilst the fish was resting at night off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Oliver Crimmen with Pseudoscarus lepidus specimen
Oliver Crimmen, curator at the Natural History Museum, London. Specimen featured is a parrotfish, holotype, Tahiti, collected by Charles Darwin on the Beagle voyage

Pseudoscarus lepidus, parrot fish
Parrot fish (Pseudoscarus lepidus) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Scarus coeruleus, blue parrotfish
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Sparisoma viride, stoplight parrotfish
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Scarus ghobban, blue-barred parrotfish
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge, c. 1910

Parrot Fish - two fighting each other - Red Sea
LEE-8 Parrot Fish - two fighting each other Red Sea Scarus hypselopterus Parrot Fish - two fighting each other - Red Sea Scarus hypselopterus This image is copyright protected

Parrotfish - with algae-filled teeth - Red Sea
LEE-23 Parrotfish - with algae-filled teeth Red Sea Scarus sordidus Lea Lee Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Parrot Fish - two fighting each other - Red Sea
LEE-7 Parrot Fish - two fighting each other Red Sea Scarus hypselopterus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bluebarred / Blue-barred Parrotfish - Red Sea
LEE-17 Bluebarred / Blue-barred Parrotfish Red Sea Scarus ghobban Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bicolor Parrotfish - juvenile - Maldives
LEE-93 Bicolor Parrotfish - juvenile Maldives Cetoscarus bicolor Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bluebarred / Blue-barred Parrotfish - feeding - Red Sea
LEE-16 Bluebarred / Blue-barred Parrotfish - feeding Red Sea Scarus ghobban Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Parrotfish - with algae-filled teeth - Red Sea
LEE-15 Parrotfish - with algae-filled teeth Red Sea Scarus sordidus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Parrotfish, Gorgonian Sea Fans, & soft corals, Bligh Water, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Parrotfish, scuba diving at Richelieu Rock, Mu Koh Surin National Marine Park, just North of Similan Islands, Thailand, SE Asia

Parrotfish (Scarus sp. ) asleep at night, scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan
Parrotfish (Scarus sp.) asleep at night, scuba diving at night at Koh Bon Bay, Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia

Sheephead Parrotfish (Scarus strongylocephaalus), North Huvadhoo Atoll, Southern Maldives, Indian Ocean

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of chameleon parrotfish

Rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) pectoral fin, Um Halhla, Red Sea, Egypt

Rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus), Um Halhla, Red Sea, Egypt

Bleekers Parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) adult, in reef at night, Tutuntute, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) adult, swimming in open water, Ameth Point, Nusa Laut, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Heavybeak parrotfish or steephead parrotfish (Chlorurus gibbus). This tropical fish inhabits reefs and shallow waters in the Red Sea

Daisy parrotfish

Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride), supermale. This species of parrotfish has two kinds of males, normal and supermale. The normal male looks like the female, and is a green-blue colour

Trumpetfish with a Stoplight parrotfish
Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) shadowing a stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride), supermale, in order to approach prey unseen

Trumpetfish with a queen parrotfish
Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) shadowing a queen parrotfish (Scarus vetula), supermale, in order to approach prey unseen

Sleeping parrotfish
Parrotfish (family Scaridae) sleeping in a bubble of mucus. It is thought the fish produces this sac to prevent noctural predators such as moray eels from locating it using their acute sense of

Queen parrotfish (Scarus vetula), supermale. This species of parrotfish has two kinds of males. One that begins life as a male

Bullethead parrotfish (Scarus sordidus), males fighting. These fish can be found in the Indo-Pacific region and can grow up to 40 cm long

Tricolor parrotfish (Scarus tricolor). This species can be found in the Indo-Pacific region and can grow up to 27 cm in length. It feeds on benthic algae and inhabits dense coral reefs

Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum). Photographed in Malaysia

Rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) grazing on corals. Parrotfish are named for their parrot-like beak, which consists of numerous teeth arranged in a tightly packed group

Parrotfish (Scarus sp.) on a coral reef. Parrotfish are named for their parrot-like beak, which consists of numerous teeth arranged in a tightly packed group

Stoplight parrotfish. Close-up of the head of a terminal phase stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride). This species of parrotfish may change gender as they mature

School of bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum). This species, found in the Indo-Pacific region, is the largest of all parrotfish, reaching lengths of 1.3 metres

Parrotfish near Taveuni Island, Fiji, South Pacific

Parrotfish - possibly because it is going through a colour change this fish is impossible to identify
VT-8936 Parrotfish Kimbi Bay, Papua New Guinea Scarus sp. possibly because it is going through a colour change this fish is impossible to identify. Note feeding marks on coral

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The parrot fish, a vibrant and fascinating creature, captivates us with its unique features and behavior. Found in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the Steephead Parrot Fish showcases its mesmerizing colors and patterns, especially in the male species. In 1890, an oil painting titled "Study of the parrot fish" from Samoa beautifully captures the essence of this intriguing marine life. At the International Fisheries Exhibition, an engraving titled "Odd Fish" highlights the distinctiveness of this species. But it is through their eyes that we truly get a glimpse into their world. The intricate details of a parrotfish's eye reveal a stunning complexity that reflects their adaptability to underwater environments. Not only are they visually captivating, but it also possess interesting physical attributes. The mouth of a parrotfish stands out due to its unique shape and structure which aids them in feeding on coral reefs. Similarly, when examining Napoleon Wrasse skin or eye closely, we can observe similarities with our colorful friends - further emphasizing nature's diversity. As we delve deeper into understanding these creatures' lives beneath the surface, we realize how crucial they are for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Their role as herbivores helps regulate algae growth on coral reefs while contributing to overall biodiversity. Whether admiring their striking appearance or studying their ecological significance, there is no denying that parrot fish hold an important place within our natural world.