The stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) is one of the most important consumers of seaweed on coral reefs. This is a terminal phase male, observed at St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

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The stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) is one of the most important consumers of seaweed on coral reefs. This is a terminal phase male, observed at St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

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The stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) is one of the most important consumers of seaweed on coral reefs. This is a terminal phase male, observed at St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands photo copyright Peter Mumby taken at and featuring the Fishing boat class

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