Fish
Parrotfish
Scarus spp.Conservation statusLeast Concern
DietAlgae they scrape off rocks and corals
LifespanNot precisely known
Size and weightUp to about 75 cm, depending on the species
Colorful fish whose teeth are joined into a beak, like a parrot's. The males are usually blue-green.
Parrot beak
What makes it specialThey scrape algae off the rocks. Over time, the small pieces that come out of their bodies turn into sand.
Surprising factMany are born female, and some become males later in life.
PopulationCommon on the rocky reefs of the Galápagos.
Rocks and lava walls while snorkeling