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bumphead parrot fish
Bolbometopon Muricatum
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Field Notes
Description:
Large bodies, blunt pink heads and gaping, prominent teeth, they may not win any beauty contests, but make for great photo subjects and provide a vital service for those who love the feeling of fine white sand between their toes as they stroll along the beach.
Habitat:
The humphead's daily routine always keeps them close to the coral reef they depend on for food. Moving into the shallow, sandy lagoons at night, they search out caves and wrecks to sleep in. At daybreak the adults venture into seaward barrier or fringing reefs up to a depth of 30m. The juveniles remain in more sheltered lagoons and grassy seabeds.
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