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Rainbow Parrotfish
Rainbow parrotfish schools graze over the coral reef much like a herd of cattle over a grassy field. One adult male (the "supermale") often leads these schools. Females if needed may transform into males in order to reproduce. The supermales are typically sex-reversed females and are very territorial, habitually driving other males from the area.
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Scientific Name:
Fungia fungites
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Common Mushroom Coral
Group: Corals, Jellyfish, and Sea Anemones
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:NT-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America (United States Territory), Oceanic
Profiles and photos are posted according to availability.
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