Fishing for Spinytooth parrotfish

Calotomus spinidens

The Spinytooth parrotfish is a vibrant marine fish known for its robust, beak-like teeth used to graze on algae and coral. Typically found in shallow tropical reefs, it reaches up to 12 inches in length and weighs around 1.5 pounds. This species exhibits social behavior, often forming small groups while foraging and contributing to reef health through bioerosion. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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