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Steephead parrotfish / Heavybeak parrotfish

Found across the Indo-Pacific including the Ryukyu Islands on the outer reef slopes of coral reef areas. As it matures the bump on its head begins to bulge. While sleeping, it secretes mucus from its mouth and gills creating a jellylike sack that covers the body. They are herbivores.

Scientific name Chlorurus microrhinos
English name Steephead parrotfish / Heavybeak parrotfish
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