The Princess Parrotfish

By: Stephanie Carlson

Appearance8-10 inches in lengthTeeth are pushed together on the outside of

the jaw bone, giving it a beak-like appearance 3 phases in life: Juvenile, Initial, Terminal

Eating HabitsHerbivores

AlgaeReef OrganismsCoral

After digesting they excrete a rock, which contributes to the sand at the bottom of the ocean.

Living EnvironmentSwims 3-25 meters below the surfaceKeeps close to the reefs and sandy areasThey are the cows of the coral reef.

They eat the seaweed, which prevents the seaweed from overgrowing in the reef.

Can be found in the Caribbean, South Florida, Bahamas, and the Bermudas