Queen Parrotfish [Scarus vetula]
Description
The Queen Parrotfish is a species of parrotfish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It has vibrant blue and green coloration, with a striking pink band across its face. The Queen Parrotfish is a critical part of its ecosystem, consuming algae and dead coral to help maintain the health of coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Parrotfishes
Scaridae
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| Genus |
Scarus
Scarus
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