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Description
A parrotfish resting. Note the fine string-like filaments that look like a web. Most types of parrotfish secrete this string-like mucous-like material as someform of protection prior to a resting state at night. Also note thecamouflage of the parrotfish. (Image credit: Dr. Dwayne Meadows)
Photographer
Dr. Dwayne Meadows
Display Date
2006 late September
Location
Federated States of Micronesia, Chuuk
Collection
Coral Kingdom
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA
NMFS
OPR
Keywords
Coral Reefs
Reef Fish