The Stoplight Parrotfish is known for its vibrant colors, including green, blue, and pink, and its beak-like teeth used for scraping algae off coral. A memorable fact is that they change sex from female to male as they mature.
Habitat
Found in shallow coral reefs.
Diet
Feeds on algae and coral.
How common
Common
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