Zebra Parrotfish [Calotomus zonarchus]
Description
The Zebra Parrotfish, or Calotomus zonarchus, is a species of parrotfish found in the western Indian Ocean. It is known for its striking pattern of vertical dark and light stripes, resembling a zebra. It inhabits coral reefs and feeds on algae. Like other parrotfish, it can change sex from female to male.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Perciformes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Parrotfishes
Scaridae
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| Genus |
Calotomus
Calotomus
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