Striped Parrotfish [Scarus iseri]
Description
The Striped Parrotfish is a species of parrotfish found in seagrass beds and on coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It is named for the distinct stripes along its body. The Striped Parrotfish plays an important role in its ecosystem by consuming algae and dead coral, thus aiding in the health of coral 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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