Bumphead Parrotfish and Similar Species
Bolbometopon muricatum
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Bumphead Parrotfish. Here are the key differences.
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Green Parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
Key differences: While also large and green, the Green Parrotfish lacks the prominent nuchal hump of the Bumphead Parrotfish. Its head profile is more smoothly rounded.
Bicolor Parrotfish
Cetoscarus bicolor
Key differences: Juveniles of Cetoscarus bicolor are distinctly black and white, but adults are brightly colored with a more pointed head profile and lack the large nuchal hump.
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