The midnight parrotfish is a marine fish distinguished by its dark blue to black coloration and robust, parrot-like beak. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Caribbean Sea and Florida. Typically, it grows to about 12-24 inches in length and can weigh up to 2-4 pounds. It feeds on algae and exhibits diurnal behavior, often seen grazing in groups.
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Midnight parrotfish
Miami-Dade County Coast
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Midnight parrotfish
length · weight
Midnight parrotfish
length · weight
Midnight parrotfish
length · weight
Midnight parrotfish
length · weight


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