Princess Parrotfish

 
This is an adult princess parrotfish about 13 inches. Photo by Rod 31 March 2009 in about 30 feet water.
Location was Carysfort South; Key Largo, FL. (parrot13.jpg ) full size

Scarus taeniopterus

Features: 1. Borders of tail yellow to orange or pink; 2. Yellow or orangish stripe down midbody, fading toward rear;
Size: 8-10 inches; max 13 inches
Description: Blue to Green;
Audubon Field Guide; page 497-498; plate 302;
Reef Fish ID; page 124-125 plate 125;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 198-199; plate 199;  

 
This is an adult princess parrotfish about 12 inches. Photo by Rod 20 Feb 2004 in about 32 feet water.
Location was Pickles Reef; Key Largo. (10parrot.jpg ) full size 

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