The stoplight parrotfish is a common resident of Caribbean coral reefs, recognisable by its chunky body and the bright terminal mouth that gives the species its name. Males are predominantly green with yellow-orange markings around the head and tail; females and juveniles display a more mottled red-brown appearance. Like other parrotfish, it grazes on algae and coral polyps by crunching rock and reef with powerful jaw muscles, producing the sand that forms Caribbean beaches.
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Sites where its range and habitat make it likely — not yet confirmed by a logged sighting.