138K views · 1.7K reactions | Who knew parrotfish were such incredible sea creatures?! 勞 Marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson shares 5 fascinating facts about these fabulous fish. | TED | Facebook

The Red Parrot Fish is a popular hybrid cichlid known for its bright orange-red coloration, beak-like mouth, and round body shape. These freshwater fish are active, hardy, and can grow up to 8–10 inches, making them a favorite in large community aquariums. They thrive in warm, slightly alkaline water and require a protein-rich diet to maintain their vibrant color. Despite their unique appearance, their deformed mouths make it difficult for them to compete for food, so careful feeding is necessar

Parrotfish ASMR, reef edition. Parrotfish can often gather in big schools, safety in numbers. But this is a large, colourful and very loud parrotfish parade. That loud scraping is them feeding on the algae which covers coral and even that Giant Clam. This was quite a sight (and sound) that was recently filmed at Mackay Reef with @oceansafaricapetrib #greatbarrierreef #parrotfish #nature #wildlife #asmr | Master Reef Guides