Design

The teeth of the parrotfish are uniquely designed to scrape algae from coral and rocks. This is its main food source. Its Creator gave it an unusual “beak” to help it survive. It is also able to grind up pieces of coral and excrete the indigestible sand. These unique features were likely part of the original parrotfish kind when they were created on Day 5 of Creation Week.

Features

• This species can be identified by its one, long dorsal fin and its truncated caudal fin.
• The female is a bluish-brown with a pale lower side.
• The male is greenish-blue with yellow on its scales and yellow lines that run from its mouth to its eyes.

Fun Facts

• This family was named “parrotfishes” because the shape of the teeth resembles a bird’s beak, plus the fact that they are often brilliantly colored.
• Sometimes when this creaure sleeps, it secretes a mucous envelope to sleep in. This mucous is thought to give it some protection from predators.
• If the dominant male in a harem should die, the dominant female fish will turn into a male to take his place.