Protected — observe only
- Typical size
- 30–60 cm
- How it moves
- slow grazer, hugs the reef
- Where to identify it
- Grazing algae directly off coral heads and rock, almost glued to the reef.
- Legal status
- Protected — harvesting any parrotfish is prohibited in Bermuda.
- Season
- Protected year-round; there is no open harvest season.
- Conservation
- Parrotfish graze algae from reef surfaces, helping corals compete for space and remain healthy.