Parrotfish Collection (#4)

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

Roundhead Parrotfish - male - Papua New Guinea
VT-8934 Roundhead Parrotfish - male Papua New Guinea Chlorurus strongycephalus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Redtail Parrotfish - One of the most wary of parrotfishes, The terminal male is bright yellow with pink touches
VT-8857 Redtail Parrotfish - One of the most wary of parrotfishes, The terminal male is bright yellow with pink touches. Note how one eye looks at the photographer

Bridled Parrotfish - male feeding on coral. Papua New Guinea
VT-8771 Bridled Parrotfish - male feeding on coral. Papua New Guinea Scarus frenatus. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Saw Legged Fish Louse - this carnivorous louse attaches itself to a host fish where it in sucks blood and flesh
VT-8759 Saw-Legged Fish Louse - this carnivorous louse attaches itself to a host fish where it in sucks blood and flesh. This poor parrotfish has two of these flesh sucking louse which must be a

Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of it's sand spotted mucus cocoon
VT-8717 Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of it's sand spotted mucus cocoon. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef. Scarus sp The cocoon is made by inflating the mucus coating on the fishes scales

Parrotfish - A male Parrotfish releasing sand from it's gills after eating coral to absorb the algae
VT-8714 Parrotfish - A male Parrotfish releasing sand from it's gills after eating coral to absorb the algae. Great Barrier Reef. Australia. Scarus sp

Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of its sand spotted mucus cocoon. The cocoon is made by inflating the mucus coating
VT-8719 Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of its sand spotted mucus cocoon Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef. Scarus sp. The cocoon is made by inflating the mucus coating on the fishes scales

Humphead Parrotfish - Also known as: bumphead parrotfish, giant humphead parrotfish and green humphead parrotfish
VT-7720 Humphead Parrotfish - Also known as: bumphead parrotfish, giant humphead parrotfish and green humphead parrotfish

Parrot Fish - looking in mirror
VT-2153 Parrot Fish - looking in mirror Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Parrotfish (Scarus sp) asleep at night. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-660 A Parrotfish - asleep at night. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Scarus sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Parrotfish - Carrying away a piece of what looks like coral in it's mouth. Very unusual behavour. Papua New Guinea
VT-8851 Parrotfish - Carrying away a piece of what looks like coral in it's mouth. Very unusual behavour. Papua New Guinea

Double-headed / Giant Bump headed / Giant Parrotfish - The largest of their species in the world clumping together in a
VT-8204 Double-headed / Bumphead / Green Humphead / Giant PARROTFISH - school Raine Island, Great Barrier Reef. Australia. Bolbometopon muricatum The largest of their species in the world

Double-headed / Giant Bump headed / Giant Parrotfish - The largest of their species in the world
VT-8200 Double-headed / Bumphead / Green Humphead / Giant PARROTFISH - school Raine Island, Great Barrier Reef. Australia. Bolbometopon muricatum The largest of their species in the world

Double-headed / Giant Bump headed / Giant Parrotfish - The largest of their species in the world clumping together in a
VT-8206 Double-headed / Bumphead / Green Humphead / Giant PARROTFISH - school Raine Island. Great Barrier Reef. Australia. Bolbometopon muricatum The largest of their species in the world

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Discover the Colorful World of Parrotfish: From the Steephead to the Swarthy, these fascinating creatures inhabit the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The Steephead Parrot Fish, a magnificent male specimen, showcases its vibrant colors against the backdrop of one of nature's wonders. On Heron Island, witness the Swarthy Parrotfish as it prepares to feast on a coral polyp - not for sustenance but for the algae that resides within. This symbiotic relationship highlights their important role in maintaining reef ecosystems. Immerse yourself in an underwater paradise with our composite image featuring various blue tropical reef fish species. Marvel at the Blue Triggerfish, Bicolour Angelfish, Elongate Surgeonfish, and Yellowtail Tang as they gracefully swim amidst a black background. Take a closer look at Three Color Parrotfish's dental plates; these unique structures enable them to scrape algae off rocks and corals. Observe intricate details like never before with shots capturing specific features such as Roundhead Parrotfish's pectoral fin along Dhofar's coast or schooling snapper fish in Indonesia's Raja Ampat region. These snapshots offer glimpses into their diverse behaviors and habitats. Join us on this visual journey through stunning images showcasing parrotfish diversity and their vital ecological roles. Let these captivating creatures inspire awe and appreciation for our planet's underwater wonders.