parrotfish
noun
par·rot·fish
ˈper-ət-ˌfish 
ˈpa-rət-
variants
or parrot fish
: any of a family (Scaridae) of usually brightly colored chiefly tropical marine fishes that have the teeth in each jaw fused into a cutting plate resembling a beak
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Located in a rustic centuries-old home shaded by a massive tree, this scenic venue has mastered the art of hearty Canarian cuisine, with Ibérico ham croquettes, crispy parrotfish, and savory chickpea stew all gracing the menu.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Some species, such as the redband parrotfish, effectively remove algae, while others, such as the blue parrotfish, barely eat it.
—Ana Lilia Molina Hernández, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
Scuba diving is a particularly popular activity across the island, with the sparkling waters of Sainte-Marie playing host to marine creatures including parrotfish, triggerfish and even sea turtles.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In many ways, Iberostar Beachfront Resorts mirrors the parrotfish in their role within the global hospitality ecosystem.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But focusing so closely on parrotfish has unintentionally overlooked the erosive capacity of these fishes by assuming all parrotfish have the same effect on the ecosystem.
—Ana Lilia Molina Hernández, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
Speaking of dolphins, they’re also frequently joined by other Florida Keys aquatic life like parrotfish, snapper, grunts, and eagle rays.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Highlights of the current menu include tuna belly with ponzu, smoked fish broth, and parrotfish, fennel and miso.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There's beach access, but Red Reef also has six artificial reefs for snorkeling that attract parrotfish, spottail pinfish, and molly millers.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Some species, such as the redband parrotfish, effectively remove algae, while others, such as the blue parrotfish, barely eat it.
—Ana Lilia Molina Hernández, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
Scuba diving is a particularly popular activity across the island, with the sparkling waters of Sainte-Marie playing host to marine creatures including parrotfish, triggerfish and even sea turtles.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In many ways, Iberostar Beachfront Resorts mirrors the parrotfish in their role within the global hospitality ecosystem.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But focusing so closely on parrotfish has unintentionally overlooked the erosive capacity of these fishes by assuming all parrotfish have the same effect on the ecosystem.
—Ana Lilia Molina Hernández, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2025
Speaking of dolphins, they’re also frequently joined by other Florida Keys aquatic life like parrotfish, snapper, grunts, and eagle rays.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Highlights of the current menu include tuna belly with ponzu, smoked fish broth, and parrotfish, fennel and miso.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There's beach access, but Red Reef also has six artificial reefs for snorkeling that attract parrotfish, spottail pinfish, and molly millers.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Parrotfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parrotfish. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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