Vivid, tropical and with a beak like, well, a parrot - our printable parrot fish mask is a dazzling reef discovery! The parrot fish is one of the most colourful and fascinating inhabitants of coral reefs, and this mask captures that riot of tropical colour brilliantly. Perfect for ocean-themed school plays, coral reef classroom projects, World Book Day, birthday parties, and vibrantly colourful underwater imaginative adventures.

The parrot fish has one of the most extraordinary roles in the ocean ecosystem - it literally creates beaches with its droppings - making this a fantastic mask for marine biology and ecosystem topics as well as pure tropical fun. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Parrot Fish!

Parrot fish create sand - they use their fused, beak-like teeth to scrape algae off coral and accidentally ingest coral rock in the process, which they grind up and excrete as fine white sand. A single large parrot fish can produce up to 450kg of sand per year.
Many parrot fish sleep inside a mucus bubble they secrete around themselves each night - scientists believe this cocoon masks their scent from predators like moray eels that hunt by smell.
Parrot fish can change sex during their lifetime - most species are born female and some individuals later change to male, developing dramatically different and more vivid colouring in the process.
Their beak is formed from several fused teeth and is strong enough to bite through coral rock - the crunching sound of parrot fish feeding is one of the most common sounds on a healthy coral reef.
They play a vital role in reef health - by grazing on algae they prevent it from smothering coral, and the sand they produce builds up the sandy floors and beaches that surround coral reef ecosystems.

Printable Parrot Fish Mask

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