Fish ID

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  1. Chubby

    Chubby Astrea Snail

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    Just wanted to let everyone know.

    Bob Fenner from Wetwebmedia, Aquarium, Pond, Marine and Freshwater Fish, reef tanks, and Aquatics Information Helped Id this fish as a

    Scarus taeniopterus Desmarest 1831, the Princess Parrotfish. Western Atlantic; Bermuda to Brazil. To fourteen inches overall length. Likely the most commonly utilized species (of only a handful) used in the ornamental trade of this family. Due to better collection, holding and shipping more arrive in good condition and live. Though most are dead within a month of collection. Juvenile, initial and terminal phase individuals in Cancun (first) and Bahamas shown.

    Pictures Attached show all 3 stages infant,juvenile and adult.

    Chubbs
     

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  3. MILLERTIME

    MILLERTIME Feather Duster

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    they arent very colorful huh?
     
  4. Chubby

    Chubby Astrea Snail

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    Hard to tell,

    There is supposedly over 110 variations. I have seen some really blue with orange and pink overtones.
    Chubbs