Crossword clues for parrotfish
The Collaborative International Dictionary
parrotfish \par"rot*fish`\ (p[a^]r"r[u^]t*f[i^]sh`), n. Any of several gaudy tropical fishes of the family Scaridae having parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth.
Syn: pollyfish.
Wiktionary
n. Any of several tropical marine fish of the family ''(taxlink Scaridae family noshow=1)'' known for their beak-like mass of teeth used to scrape algae from rocks or coral.
WordNet
n. gaudy tropical fishes with parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth [syn: polly fish, pollyfish]
[also: parrotfishes (pl)]
Wikipedia
Parrotfish are a large group of marine species inhabiting shallow coastal waters in tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. Their largest species richness in the Indo-Pacific. They are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds, and play a significant role in bioerosion.
Usage examples of "parrotfish".
Not only were there parrotfish, but yellowstrip goatfish as well, a treat.
Her breakfast attire is a T-shirt with a parrotfish silk-screened on the front—my only souvenir, besides the credit card receipts, from the Nassau trip.