Nicholsina usta

Behavior:

While emerald parrotfish can be found in deep water, they are predominantly found in shallow seagrass habitat less than 3 feet (1 meter) deep. They are active during the day when they are often seen feeding in small groups on seagrass and small invertebrates.

Predators:

Grouper, moray eels and snapper.

Did you know?

The emerald parrotfish has individual teeth, which are flat with pointed tips, rather than the fused beak present in most other parrotfish species.