Bumphead Parrotfish [Hipposcarus longiceps]
Description
The Bumphead Parrotfish is a large marine fish that inhabits the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to the Tuamotu Islands. It is characterized by its large size, greenish-blue color, and distinct protruding forehead, or 'bumphead'. It feeds mainly on coral and plays a crucial role in the health of coral reef ecosystems.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Parrotfishes
Scaridae
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| Genus |
Hipposcarus
Hipposcarus
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