The Surf Parrotfish features a robust body with a beak-like mouth adapted for grazing on algae. A memorable fact is that they can change color from juvenile to adult stages.
Habitat
Coral reefs and rocky areas
Diet
Herbivorous, mainly consuming algae and coral
How common
Common
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