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RHETT QUEEN PARROTFISH ( Male ) ( SCARUS VETULA ) |
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Family Scaridae |
Color/s Dark blue-green mouth markings. Blue-green and brownish-orange stripe on the upper edge of the pectoral fin |
Depth 10-83 ft 3-25m
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Size 26 inches 66 cm |
Behavior Queen Parrotfish of all ages swim together in schools. Not alarmed by divers, but will shy away if approached. Secrete mucus cocoons, or envelopes, which they sleep in at night |
Food Source Graze algae from rocks and coral. Turn the debris in fine sand |
Reproduction |
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