Before diving in let’s get this straight. The parrotfish is not in danger as a species. There are many subspecies and they live in great numbers in many part of the world, anywhere from waist-high water down to depths of approx 25 metres.
We do want to emphasise however, if the parrot fish is forced out of its home zone, that habitat especially if its prone to algal growth, is at risk. As, coral and many other seafloor plants will not survive without the specialised attention of the parrotfish species.
The story of Selby the spearfisherman