Parrotfish
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Parrotfish are a group of fish species traditionally regarded as a family (Scaridae), but now often treated as a subfamily (Scarinae) or tribe (Scarini) of the wrasses (Labridae).[1] With roughly 95 species, this group's largest species richness is in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds, and can play a significant role in bioerosion.[2][3][4]
"Scarinae" and "Scarini" redirect here. For the group of leafhoppers formerly known by these names, see Gyponini.
Not to be confused with parrot cichlid.
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Parrotfish | |
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Scarus frenatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Labriformes |
Family: | Scaridae Rafinesque, 1810 |
Genera | |
Bolbometopon |
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