Stoplight Parrotfish [Scarus viridifucatus]
Description
The Stoplight Parrotfish is a species of parrotfish endemic to the western Atlantic Ocean. It is named for its three distinct color phases, which resemble the three colors of a stoplight: red, yellow, and green. The species is a crucial part of its ecosystem, as it eats algae and dead coral, helping to prevent the overgrowth of algae on reefs.
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 |
Scarus
Scarus
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