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Queen Parrotfish
Scarus vetula
This queen parrotfish is actually a "king." Supermales
like this one begin as females, with less dramatic
coloration, and exhibit this vivid color change in their
"terminal" phase.
Bonaire, Dutch Antilles |
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| Sea Facts:
Parrotfish spin underwater
pajamas at night. When the sun sets, they secrete a mucous
cocoon around their bodies, and "cover up" for the night. |
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